Re:How Apple let Siri fall behind the Google Assistant and A...
by ddingus on Thursday March 15, 2018 @12:12AM
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Most ordinary people I know favor Siri despite it's differences.
The "character", theatre, framing, if you will, with Siri is superior.
Few people in my circles use the Amazon device at present.
Somehow, people like Siri. Siri is an agent in their minds and that is how they treat Siri.
The "OK Google" is one too, but not as well personified.
If I were to hazard a gut guess, based on an anecdotal sample, personification, as well as relevance to pop culture are big draws and can make up for technical gaps.
Personally, it's no contest. I use Google voice constantly. Works well enough for me to continue to invest in the experience.
The "character", theatre, framing, if you will, with Siri is superior.
Few people in my circles use the Amazon device at present.
Somehow, people like Siri. Siri is an agent in their minds and that is how they treat Siri.
The "OK Google" is one too, but not as well personified.
If I were to hazard a gut guess, based on an anecdotal sample, personification, as well as relevance to pop culture are big draws and can make up for technical gaps.
Personally, it's no contest. I use Google voice constantly. Works well enough for me to continue to invest in the experience.