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1 Eylül 2015 Salı
Cortana app for Android leaks ahead of launch
Cortana, Microsoft's virtual assistant for Android has leaked online. The APK file for the beta version of the Cortana app is available to download for Android devices running Android 4.4 KitKat and higher. The file size is 19MB.
For those who don't know, Cortana is a Virtual assistant, just like Siri (iPhone) and Google Now (Android) that aims to provide information to users as and when needed. For example reminding to pick up milk from grocery store, track a flight, looking up for answers.
Cortana stores information about users and performs several actions like search the web, set alarms, set reminders, tracking flight, weather, nearby places to eat, track route and many more.
Unfortunately, the leaked beta version of Cortana for Android doesn't include all the feature available on Windows Phone. One of them is 'Hey Cortana' option which activates the voice assistant. Some parts of the app are unfinished such as the ability to send message to contacts.
The official Cortana app will be released within the next few weeks. It will also be released on iOS.
Cortana for Android APK
Microsoft rolls out Public beta of Cortana for Android
Microsoft's first personal digital assistant, Cortana was released as a private beta to Android in May. Now the beta for the Cortana app is available to all Android phone users. It is currently available in the U.S and will soon be available in other markets as well.
For those who don't know, Cortana is a Virtual assistant, just like Siri (iPhone) and Google Now (Android) that aims to provide information to users as and when needed. For example reminding to pick up milk from grocery store, track a flight, looking up for answers.
For Android devices that app is very similar to Windows Phone platforms. The UI and the functionalities are same. Cortana relies on Bing's search to answer all queries. You can take notes, set reminders, search the web, set alarm, track flights and more.
Unfortunately, Android users will not be able to toggle settings, open specific apps or launch the voice assistant by saying “Hey Cortana”, a feature that is already available on Windows.
Recently the app received an update that allows Cortana to be launched via home button shortcut on Android, instead of Google Now.
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Cortana for Windows 10 is coming to India, Canada, Australia, Japan, and more
Earlier this year Microsoft announced that its Cortana digital assistant for Windows 10 will debut in seven countries, the U.S, UK, China, France, Italy, Germany and Spain on July 29. Now Microsoft has announced that Cortana will support more markets in the coming months.
Over the coming months Cortana will be made available in Japan, Australia, Canada, India, Brazil and Mexico. In these countries it will be available under the Windows Insider Program. Cortana has been customized to reflect the languages, speech patterns, idioms and more of each country.
Microsoft has assembled a local team of creative writers, editors, programmers and voice talent to build a relevant, tailor experienced Cortana for each market. Microsoft has considered Voice talent carefully for each market by focusing on key attributes that helps the right voice talent for Cortana.
in the Chinese market, the feedback requested a personal assistant whose voice sounded like she was smiling. And in UK, customers described their personal assistant as an “English Rose,” which translated to a voice that sounds easy-going, with slightly self-deprecating modesty.Marcus Ash, Group Product Manager for Cortana at Microsoft in a blog post stated that the company wants Cortana to under the humor and speech patterns of every country. Cortana is positive, confident, intelligent and transparent, he added.
Cortana understands how highly the UK values self-deprecating humor. Dryness and irony are traits that filter subtly into her personality, and she uses playful sarcasm in her responses if she senses you’re fooling around.
In Italy, Cortana is proud of national identity. Cortana will use words like “our” in responses to customers, and even sings the national anthem when asked to sing a song.
Cortana is also aware of important cultural touchstones in each market. In France, Cortana celebrates the Cannes Film Festival. In Canada, Cortana loves hockey, and in India, Cortana celebrates cricket star and national hero Sachin Tendulkar.
And in Japan, a high level of politeness is valued; Cortana will bow by default.To prove that Cortana understands local humor, Microsoft posted screenshot of an Indian joke that reads "What did the half eaten nan say? I wish I was puri"
Source: Microsoft
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