This is how Cortana will look and work on Android

May 27, 2015 08:33 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft has announced that Cortana will finally become available on Android and iOS later this year, so it'll be really interesting to see how Redmond's very own personal assistant competes against Siri on Apple's very own playground.

Cortana will come with almost the same features on Android and iOS, but Microsoft has confirmed that some options might not be available because of the restrictions that are implemented in these platforms, including the possibility of opening apps with the personal assistant.

Toggling settings will also be unavailable, Microsoft has confirmed, and so will be the “Hey Cortana” functionality that allows you to wake up the personal assistant with this quick voice command.

Set up reminders, track flights

Cortana will come on Android with the essential features that are currently available on Windows PCs and Windows Phones, so you can set up reminders and let the personal assistant know when you have an appointment.

At the same time, you can ask Cortana to show you the weather or even to track a specific flight and get updates on any device that's configured to use a Microsoft account. This way, you can remain connected to the information that's important to you no matter if you're in front of your laptop or on the go.

“A companion Cortana app for Android and iPhone connects the world’s only personal digital assistant from your PC to your phone… right there to buzz you for reminders, answer your questions, and be your personal helper not just on your PC but on your phone, too,” Microsoft explains.

Cortana for Android isn't available right now, but Microsoft has promised to make it available at the end of June, and the Phone Companion app for Windows 10 will guide you through the process of downloading and setting it up. The iPhone version of Cortana will arrive later this year, as more work on the iOS flavor needs to be done.

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