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Siri Alternative

Now before I risk geting slammed for asking this... I have never used Siri or anything like it but keep seeing it advertised everywhere. Now coming from an iPhone 4 without Siri to Android, which I must say feels like a good move. I was wondering if there is something similar/the same/or better than Siri?
I'm sure there must be something... I am just fed up of my iPhone mates saying well you don't have Siri which is something that is brilliant. Now I don't know if it is brilliant but it would be good to say "Hmmm actually Android does have... which is... etc..."
Thanks

You can check Iris in Google play, still in alpha stage but some users said it's already usable. Haven't tried it myself though.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDMsImNvbS5kZXhldHJhLmlyaXMiXQ..
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sImNvbS5wYW5ub3VzLnZvaWNlLmFjdGlvbnMuZnJlZSJd

Siri alternative is iris. Better.
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Just give up. Whatever you say they will simply point out it still isnt siri
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DomCowell said:
Just give up. Whatever you say they will simply point out it still isnt siri
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This statement is very true. It's almost like they get brainwashed. It's pathetic even. But here's what u can tell ur friends "no I don't have siri but what I do have is 'voice search'. It's a google app that was developed back in the days of Froyo and it does all the same that siri does so way to go apple for FINALLY catching up to Android!"
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Google voice search/actions works great for me. It's not advertised at all and I don't think many people understand the depth of it.
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evi. https://play.google.com/store/apps/...id.evi&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd

WOW theres more options than I thought there would be. Will have to find time to try them all now

Just thought I would share this with you all as I tried 4 alternatives to Siri.
Couple of simple questions:
"Who is Manchester United's Top Scorer?"
The responses:
Iris: I wouldn't worry myself with that & What is your favourite movie.
Evi: Gave me a link to Man Utd Statistics website.
Jeannie: Christiano Ronaldo
"Who won the FA Cup in 2009?"
The Responses:
Iris: I wouldn't worry myself with that,
Evi: Gave me a link to wikipedia website.
Jeannie: Read some random crap that made no sense.
Sooo they were all useless. I decided to try the in-bult Google Search.
"Who is Manchester United's Top Scorer".
The response: First link in the search listed top scorers Bobby Charlton being top.
Next Questions: Who won the FA Cup in 2009.
The Response: Top link showed Chelsea won the match
Now although the Google one does have to open the browser to display the results which isn't as great looking at it being in-built in to the app at least it understood the question and actually provided the correct answers...

I would follow this thread until it becomes beta...

nooomoto said:
Google voice search/actions works great for me. It's not advertised at all and I don't think many people understand the depth of it.
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That's exactly right!
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How about SpeakToIt Assistant? I don't use it much but that, combined with the IVONA text-to-speech voices is pretty decent. Updated fairly regularly too.

And also omega
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.async.omega&feature=also_installed

Should I got this phone?

Hi all,
I have been using a HTC Desire Z. I was wondering if it is a worthy upgrade to the One X? My main dislikes are the non removable battery and no micro SD card. Is there other features would convince me to get this device?
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knightslay2 said:
Hi all,
I have been using a HTC Desire Z. I was wondering if it is a worthy upgrade to the One X? My main dislikes are the non removable battery and no micro SD card. Is there other features would convince me to get this device?
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U can upgrade to One X as it has all the good features like TEGRA 3, Quad Core, Good Battery Life, Good Performance as compared to many other phone as I've seen the Benchmark Results
Its a good phone for Entertainment, Gaming, Socialising, Busines & Everything that wherever U go u wont feel like ( O i'm missing this feature or.... hmmm).

Nothing special about this phone.
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Totòòò said:
Nothing special about this phone.
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I agree that theres nothing particularly SPECIAL about this phone but it IS a REALLY nice phone none the less, so i'd definately upgrade (oh wait, i already did! ).

backudog said:
I agree that theres nothing particularly SPECIAL about this phone but it IS a REALLY nice phone none the less, so i'd definately upgrade (oh wait, i already did! ).
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It looks good and feels good in the had but im afraid it breaks easily+if it wasnt for our devs this phone would lag like as if it was htc inspire. Is just annoying ow htc doesnt care at all and the funny thing is the way how they address the issues, instead of admitting their fault and trying to fix things they act like as if they are a alreadg highly established brand that is a leading supplier in the industry and no matter what they do still customers will buy their phone but truth is that customers might buy their phone once but when they see they got screwed because their quad core phone performs like a normal phone and pieces start to fall slowly then they go to samsung which btw is way much more dev friendly
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Do we need another of these threads? If everyone was too lazy to search and read, we would have thousands of threads like this.
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Totòòò said:
Nothing special about this phone.
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Define "special" in the context of a phone. It has the best screen out there, the CPU for which all the best games are optimized, the best UI OEMs ever made, build quality is superb, battery lasts for 5 hours when watching movies... I guess you thought it will also do your laundry and now you are disappointed of it not being that "special".
To OP: I came from Desire HD which was referred as the "big brother" of the Z. I am really happy with my purchase. Though having ICS with sense 4 on the DHD, the difference in the screen and the overall experience is amazing. That's all I can tell you.
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Basil3 said:
Do we need another of these threads? If everyone was too lazy to search and read, we would have thousands of threads like this.
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We already have thousands of these threads

knightslay2 said:
Hi all,
I have been using a HTC Desire Z. I was wondering if it is a worthy upgrade to the One X? My main dislikes are the non removable battery and no micro SD card. Is there other features would convince me to get this device?
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In 1 word: ABSOLUTELY
In more words: Your issues with non removable battery and no micro SD card are irrelevant, cuase it has excellent battery (will get even better with SW updates) & 32 GB onboard + 25GB Dropbox + SKYDRIVE + GoogleDrive. And the phone has some CLASS. Definitely UPGRADE.

Well thing is 3G in Australia isn't very good and I do believe that storage will be in the cloud in the future. I personally have stopped using the Sense UI since its so bloated.
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I would like to know if this phone is hard to permanent root?
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Easy peasy. You unlock it via HTCDev. But just for the Tegra model. The US version from AT&T is a world of hurt.
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Hey new to Samsung completely...

I am getting a gs2 tomorrow for T-Mobile and was curious what are somethings about this phone to look forward to? They are sending me a replacement for my one s cause of too many problems that I have been having for the device and too many replacements sent out so that is the alternative that they are sending me. I know processor wise and camera wise it doesn't add up to the one s but what are some things that I can look forward to do with it and what are somethings that you guys would recommend doing out of the box?
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Right out of the box? I would say that rooting would be the best start While android is android, there are some vast differences, the TWUI is one of them. Most people don't like the TWUI (including myself), but I have found that there are quite a few that enjoy the tw ease of access and the fact that it was made to mimic the iOS interface. Speed and dependability are the biggest things with the Galaxy series. I like htc, but there are too many bugs in the system. The difference in the screen is very noticeable as well. I can rattle off features, but in reality it wouldn't matter if you don't use them. Play with it, have fun with it, and enjoy the ROMs that these amazing devs come up with on here Enjoy

im surprised you didn't argue for an s3

Went from the G2 to the GSII and was really happy with the switch. Previously I've had all HTC phones and was semi-reluctant to switch, but I'm a fan of other Samsung products so I went ahead. I think you'll be happy with it, as far as productivity its great, but definitely root it and maximize its full potential and get rid of all the bloatware.
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Teo032 said:
im surprised you didn't argue for an s3
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Well I didn't care to get the s3 because I just needed a phone that would provide me with letting me receive phone calls I am a huge HTC fan but since their best phone the sensation they have went to quantity not quality and I had nothing but problems with the amaze and one s. I raised hell cause my job relies on my phone and I told them if I wanted a banging ass camera an a good mp3 player I would have bought a iPod an I have bought every new device they have released in the past two years. An I told them I wasn't paying for another device so they opted me with the gs2 an I took it. Is it easier to root the sg2?
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EnigmaticGeek said:
Right out of the box? I would say that rooting would be the best start While android is android, there are some vast differences, the TWUI is one of them. Most people don't like the TWUI (including myself), but I have found that there are quite a few that enjoy the tw ease of access and the fact that it was made to mimic the iOS interface. Speed and dependability are the biggest things with the Galaxy series. I like htc, but there are too many bugs in the system. The difference in the screen is very noticeable as well. I can rattle off features, but in reality it wouldn't matter if you don't use them. Play with it, have fun with it, and enjoy the ROMs that these amazing devs come up with on here Enjoy
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Yeah I will be honest I'm not a fan of tw just looks blah an blank but I know how to use a launchers so that can be fixed. One thing I am a fan of is features an there aren't too many different from the one s compared to the sensation or amaze that wasnt fixed to compare after a little bit of rom flashing.
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tongueman87 said:
I am getting a gs2 tomorrow for T-Mobile and was curious what are somethings about this phone to look forward to? They are sending me a replacement for my one s cause of too many problems that I have been having for the device and too many replacements sent out so that is the alternative that they are sending me. I know processor wise and camera wise it doesn't add up to the one s but what are some things that I can look forward to do with it and what are somethings that you guys would recommend doing out of the box?
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Was it the galaxy s4g or a previous version if there was one? Cause my girlfriend has the s4g and its a piece of crap!
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Mr. bird said:
Was it the galaxy s4g or a previous version if there was one? Cause my girlfriend has the s4g and its a piece of crap!
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I have the HTC one S and getting the Samsung galaxy S2 my brother had the s4g and yeah it was a pos lol
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HTC ONE for Verizon wireless

According to my sources Verizon wireless will have the HTC ONE before march ends maybe dna+ will see and will have a removable battery and sd card slot will look different alittle in colors hint red/black compared to the normal HTC ONE that all the other carriers will get .. And they will do there own marketing next week now that gs4 has gone and shown there phone.. Specs will remain the same might use a 13mp for camera instead thou .. Will the 13mp be better then the ultra pixels will just have to wait and see reviews. All depends on the camera SENSOR..
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gabrielpina4 said:
According to my sources Verizon wireless will have the HTC ONE before march ends maybe dna+ will see and will have a removable battery and sd card slot will look different alittle in colors hint red/black compared to the normal HTC ONE that all the other carriers will get .. And they will do there own marketing next week now that gs4 has gone and shown there phone.. Specs will remain the same might use a 13mp for camera instead thou .. Will the 13mp be better then the ultra pixels will just have to wait and see reviews. All depends on the camera SENSOR..
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If this is true, i am definitely getting the HTC One

TechnoBuffalo's samples show the HTC One blowing the Lumia 920 away in low light. Litchfield's camera samples show the One is better than the Lumia 920.
I'd say it's going to be the best camera in an Android phone, bar none. SGS4's camera samples out there right now look horrible.

Ugh if it's true the phone you listed is not a HTC ONE
HTC are still bending over for verizon
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It is still the HTC one Verizon just wants to make there marketing for it cause it will come a tiny bit later n look different..
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gabrielpina4 said:
It is still the HTC one Verizon just wants to make there marketing for it cause it will come a tiny bit later n look different..
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i blame verizon for the delay actually, i feel like the came in and were all like " O Hell Nah, you guy gotta wait fo Us Dumb Ass ****ers to get our veerrrrrsian out so we can play fairzz or else we gonna be mad at chew htc" assholes

gabrielpina4 said:
According to my sources Verizon wireless will have the HTC ONE before march ends maybe dna+ will see and will have a removable battery and sd card slot will look different alittle in colors hint red/black compared to the normal HTC ONE that all the other carriers will get .. And they will do there own marketing next week now that gs4 has gone and shown there phone.. Specs will remain the same might use a 13mp for camera instead thou .. Will the 13mp be better then the ultra pixels will just have to wait and see reviews. All depends on the camera SENSOR..
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This sounds too good to be true. If it is true than I would absolutely get it over the S4.

Hopefully the price will beat the gs4!
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gabrielpina4 said:
According to my sources Verizon wireless will have the HTC ONE before march ends maybe dna+ will see and will have a removable battery and sd card slot will look different alittle in colors hint red/black compared to the normal HTC ONE that all the other carriers will get .. And they will do there own marketing next week now that gs4 has gone and shown there phone.. Specs will remain the same might use a 13mp for camera instead thou .. Will the 13mp be better then the ultra pixels will just have to wait and see reviews. All depends on the camera SENSOR..
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According to recent Tweets by @HTCUSA, this is not the case.
https://twitter.com/HTCUSA/status/312646476293627904
https://twitter.com/HTCUSA/status/312591484916490240

what would you guys guess as the date the phone will come to Verizon? I'm getting a smartphone soon and don't want to wait more than April 1st...any idea?

atishpatel2012 said:
what would you guys guess as the date the phone will come to Verizon? I'm getting a smartphone soon and don't want to wait more than April 1st...any idea?
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It's not coming to Verizon.

It is!! noone ever said the HTC one on Verizon would be called HTC one! the only thing I said was the HTC is going to release the HTC one for Verizon but there not gona use the HTC one brand! That why Verizon will do its own marketing next week!!! it will be called something different but its still the HTC one at heart.. So I'm thinking dna +
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SOB I really hate Verizon!
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gabrielpina4 said:
It is!! noone ever said the HTC one on Verizon would be called HTC one! the only thing I said was the HTC is going to release the HTC one for Verizon but there not gona use the HTC one brand! That why Verizon will do its own marketing next week!!! it will be called something different but its still the HTC one at heart.. So I'm thinking dna +
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How does a removal battery work when it's not located next to the backplate? This phone you're describing sounds just like the HTC One but completely different.

yea its coming to verizon but has anyone heard if it'll be in a couple of weeks or couple of months?

atishpatel2012 said:
yea its coming to verizon but has anyone heard if it'll be in a couple of weeks or couple of months?
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Not weeks, but months according to the rumors

well if thats the case then i'll be getting the HTC DNA....ah well, its a pretty good phone too...i like the build quality of the One...sad day haha

gabrielpina4 said:
It is!! noone ever said the HTC one on Verizon would be called HTC one! the only thing I said was the HTC is going to release the HTC one for Verizon but there not gona use the HTC one brand! That why Verizon will do its own marketing next week!!! it will be called something different but its still the HTC one at heart.. So I'm thinking dna +
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Will it be the same size as the DNA, or would it genuinely be a One variant?
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SOB I really hate Verizon!
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Join the club...they have NEVER had a flagship HTC phone. MAYBE the Touch Pro/TP2 days, but I'm not counting them because WinMo6.1 was so terrible. The Thunderbolt was somehow not as good as the EVO 4G. The Incredible's were incredibly mid-ranged. The Rezound was a JOKE and the DNA is too big/slow...
There's no winning in the US

awenthol said:
Will it be the same size as the DNA, or would it genuinely be a One variant?
Join the club...they have NEVER had a flagship HTC phone. MAYBE the Touch Pro/TP2 days, but I'm not counting them because WinMo6.1 was so terrible. The Thunderbolt was somehow not as good as the EVO 4G. The Incredible's were incredibly mid-ranged. The Rezound was a JOKE and the DNA is too big/slow...
There's no winning in the US
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Doesn't look like it's coming.
http://phandroid.com/2013/03/16/htc-confirms-the-one-will-not-come-to-verizon/

Yeah Verizon really really sucks
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Suggestion on moving on to another phone

Hello every one,
I bought a Htc One X couple of weeks ago. The phone didn't had any warranty with it. The problem started right from the beginning, i had a faulty device which had a WiFi signal issue. Later i found out that, the camera lens went kaput and i wasn't able to adjust my focus. Now, a mild l screen Flicker started when the phone is on full brightness. After all thesw issues i decided to sell off my one x at a lower price and move on to another device. Even within a couple of weeks i grew fond of this forum. And i am very sad to leave. But, i have to do what i have to do.
My request is, can you please suggest any phone with a good all round performance and good xda dev support and is in the same league as Htc one x?
Thank you so much guys.
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will be this thread closed?

Mato_K said:
will be this thread closed?
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I am extremely sorry if i have violated any rules. I am just trying to get some help.
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Maybe you can specify a price range. Go and look the Nexus 4. If you like the screen - it's a good choice. And the price is tempting.

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Maybe you can specify a price range. Go and look the Nexus 4. If you like the screen - it's a good choice. And the price is tempting.
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Right around the range of one x/s3/n4. I am looking into N4.
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vamsi_krishna said:
Right around the range of one x/s3/n4. I am looking into N4.
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Seeing that you live in India, the nexus 4 is the best option among the three. You may even sell the one x at about 20000rs and have to pay only 5000 for the N4
Ps - I think phone comparison threads are not allowed on Xda.
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Galaxy S4 LTE-A with SD800
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athulele said:
Seeing that you live in India, the nexus 4 is the best option among the three. You may even sell the one x at about 20000rs and have to pay only 5000 for the N4
Ps - I think phone comparison threads are not allowed on Xda.
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I am not comparing any phone. I am just curious to know which phone will have a longer xda dev support

vamsi_krishna said:
I am not comparing any phone. I am just curious to know which phone will have a longer xda dev support
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I do consider it comparing between two phones but I assure you that n4 will get longer Dev support. Just take the example of the earlier nexus which still has a great Dev community.
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butterfly S ftw!

nemoftw said:
butterfly S ftw!
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I'm not sure that it's released in India and it is nowhere near the price of a n4
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result nterises
My HOX is slowly getting more and more problems, and I too am thinking about switching to another phone. If you want dev support, the Nexus 4 probably has the best xda dev support of any phone ever, and you can expect it to last a looooong time. I'm currently looking at the Xperia ZR (which is available in India) it certainly won't get much for dev support but it looks like a really solid phone with great battery life (much better than N4 but with the same CPU/GPU combo) that's just my 2 cents though. Sony isn't great about updates but as long as they are better and more straightforward than HTC then I will be happy.

Oppo find 5 without a doubt. Maybe the price is a little higher but the screen is much better! And the design is beautiful something you can not say of the N4
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Go for HTC ONE question why? There is only one perfect answer: COTULLA http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44109229#post44109229 if we get his support You will see diffrents

Thread closed. Falls under "what will be your next phone" category, and phone comparison category as well.