14 DAY TRIAL // The Google Search app with voice search is finally able to rival Apple’s Siri. Behaving in pretty much the same manner as Apple’s personal assistant, the voice search function in Google’s app speaks results out loud and answers all types of questions based on context.
Updated for the iPhone 5’s big screen, Google Search 2.5 features improved Voice Search, allowing users to say what they want and get results without typing.
“When you have a question, finding the answer should be effortless—wherever you are and whatever device you’re using,” says the Mountain View web giant.
“The new Google Search app for iPhone and iPad helps you to do just that with enhanced voice search that answers any question with the comprehensive Google search results you know and love.”
The enhancements stem from a significantly improved voice recognition technology which streams text on the fly, Google says. Users also get answers with web results tailored to their questions.
“Fast and accurate voice recognition technology enables Google to understand exactly what you’re saying,” according to the official Google Blog.
“Your words appear as you speak, you get your answer immediately and—if it’s short and quick, like the status and departure time of your flight—Google tells you the answer aloud,” the company explains.
Knowledge Graph gives said search technology an understanding of people, places and all kinds of things in the real world, Google says. Thanks to it you can get answers to a wide variety of questions. Google also suggests that the service learns as it’s being used, much in the same way Apple’s Siri does.
The search giant offers a range of questions and answers to offer customers a better understanding of how the service works, and what it’s capable of churning up (below).
· “What does Yankee Stadium look like?” Google will show you hundreds of pictures instantly. · “Play me a trailer of the upcoming James Bond movie.” The trailer starts playing immediately right within Google Search. · “When does daylight savings time end?” The answer will appear above the search results, so you can set your clock without having to click on a link. · “Who’s in the cast of The Office?” See a complete cast list and find out who made you crack up last night.
Download the app for your iDevice below, and watch the demo video too while you’re at it.
