google search vs.siri:voice search speed test

In writing my review for google search yesterday .I realized  the new voice search features are quite a bit faster  then siri google  has been on iOS for some time, with well-known search capabilities, access to Google apps, Google Goggles for identifying products, and Voice Search. But an update to the app yesterday enhanced Voice Search with spoken answers, and it quickly became clear Google Search had an edge on Siri -- especially when it comes to speed. Siri has a distinct advantage in most cases because it's integrated with...

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Android 4.2 adds multiple users and , copies Swype and AirPlay,panoramic photos

Google's new Nexus devices will come loaded with Android 4.2, a new flavor of Jelly Bean. Here's a rundown of the new features you can expect with the updated OS. While Google's big press event scheduled for today in New York may have been canceled, the company still decided to move forward with a slew of announcements via blog post. Among them was the release of Android 4.2, an updated version of Jelly Bean to come preinstalled...

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Jimmy Kimmel: iPad Mini is a bigger but not gigantic iPod that you can't talk on

The late night talk show host shares his view on Apple's tiny new tablet. CNET   News   Apple   Jimmy Kimmel: iPad Mini is a bigger but ... Jimmy Kimmel: iPad Mini is a bigger but not gigantic iPod that you can't talk on The late night talk show host shares his view on Apple's tiny new tablet. by Lance Whitney  November 2, 2012 9:25 AM PDT (Credit: Jimmy Kimmel Live/YouTube Screenshot) It's big but not...

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Facebook wants you to understand its privacy features -- really

The social network isn't changing its privacy policies. But it is changing the way the it explains them to new users. Facebook's privacy policies are often criticized as overly confusing. So today the company is taking steps to clarify exactly how the things work -- so you more easily know who has access to your data, for instance, what the default settings are and how to select just who sees what you share. It's not doing this for its existing 1...

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Nexus 10, Nexus 7 are here -- now all they need are apps

The lack of apps for Android tablets has long been a reason why the iPad still reigns supreme. But Google hopes that will change with its new Nexus tablets The Nexus 10 features a nicer display than the iPad. (Credit: Google) With an expanded line-up of Nexus tablets, Google isn't just making a case for Android tablets to consumers, it's courting developers, too. In the Nexus 10, Google and Samsung managed to put...

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