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How do developers ride the Siri wave?

  • Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Developers need to use tools outside of Apple to deliver the voice-recognition technology consumers expect.

Siri has been a big hit for Apple, helping make the iPhone 4S the top-selling smartphone in the U.S., and it has pointed a huge spotlight on the possibilities for voice-driven user interfaces and natural language understanding in mobile. Developers want in on the action, but Apple, in typical fashion, has closed that avenue for now. Where do they turn? Google and Nuance Communications provide alternatives options.

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