Google Now Is Much More Than a Siri Competitor
It's More Than Just Voice
Google Now predicts what you want and when you want it. Standing outside a subway station? Google Now will tell you when the next train is. Just landed in Shanghai? Google Now will tell you how to say "Hi" in Chinese. Siri only works via voice and never predicts what you want to say to her.
It's Beautifully Personalized
I was shocked to realize that my Google Now page presented me with a gorgeous graphic of the city in which I live – Berlin – at the top of the screen. Not only that, but the background to the cityscape changes depending on what time it is. Siri only shows the image of a microphone.
It Tells You What You Want, When You Want It
Because Google Now analyzes your searches, it knows when you're traveling and will give you flight information on your day of travel. It knows if you're standing near a subway stop and will tell you how long until the next train. It'll even recommend to you nearby restaurants if you're in a new area of town. Siri doesn't know how to do such things.
The Possibilites Are Truly Endless
The possible ways Google Now may evolve baffle my brain. I think it will become "THE" must-have feature on new Android devices. Imagine the service bringing you tourist tips when you're in a new city or telling you the movie times when you pass by a theater. Google Now represents one of the bigger threats to the iPhone and I can't wait to see how Google develops it further.
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Comments
jelly bean as a whole is amazing,,,,,,,,once you spend more than 10 minutes with it you never want it to leave you! It really is a work of art
I'm counting down the days until I can trade in for an HTC INCREDIBLE 4G (its only 4.0" vs the 4.3" ONE models - but you can still replace the battery + add external memory) with Ice Cream Sandwich because there are too many quality apps that Android 2.4 can't use (ie Chrome Browser) ...
Verizon and HTC have officially announced the Droid Incredible 4G LTE. It is a an evolutionary advancement from the Droid Incredible 2 (I'm thinking another solid experience if you're not concerned with having every single top-of-the line spec) - :
4-inch qHD Super LCD screen (960 x 540)
1.2GHz dual-core processor
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
HTC Sense 4
1GB RAM
8GB eMMC
8MP rear-camera with autofocus, LED flash, 1080p HD video recording
VGA front-facing camera
1700 mAh removable battery
In the announcement, HTC also said that other variants of the HTC One V will be making their way to the U.S. in the summer (which means if you're not on Verizon but are interested in this phone, just wait and you'll be able to get it with another Cellular Service Provider).
Looks cool, when can I get it?
Very happy my two year contract is ending soon!!