“The iPhone is now available from Sprint, AT&T and Verizon, but I tested the AT&T version, because it is the only one which offers the faster download speeds.”
The iPhone Finds Its Voice – Walt Mossberg
His review of the iPhone 4S and iOS 5.
“It’s a better iPhone for the same $199 entry price, at a time when some competitors are pricing their flagship smartphones starting at $299.”
“But owners of older iPhone models, or those with basic phones, will find this latest iPhone a pleasure and a good value.”
Fascinating review. If you’re interested in a smart phone, you should read it. One bottom line, Verizon is a better phone, AT&T better for data, and Sprint offers unlimited calling, texting and Internet for $110 a month. (It’s the same phone, that’s their cellular sevice.)
You just hold down the phone’s Home button until you hear a double beep, and then speak casually.
You can say, “Wake me up at 7:35,” or “Change my 7:35 alarm to 8.” You can say, “What’s Gary’s work number?” Or, “How do I get to the airport?” Or, “Any good Thai restaurants around here?” Or, “Make a note to rent ‘Ishtar’ this weekend.” Or, “How many days until Valentine’s Day?” Or, “Play some Beatles.” Or, “When was Abraham Lincoln born?”
In each case, Siri thinks for a few seconds, displays a beautifully formatted response and speaks in a calm female voice.
It’s mind-blowing how inexact your utterances can be. Siri understands everything from, “What’s the weather going to be like in Tucson this weekend?” to “Will I need an umbrella tonight?” (She has various amusing responses for “What is the meaning of life?”)
It’s even more amazing how Siri’s responses can actually form a conversation. Once, I tried saying, “Make an appointment with Patrick for Thursday at 3.” Siri responded, “Note that you already have an all-day appointment about ‘Boston Trip’ for this Thursday. Shall I schedule this anyway?” Unbelievable.