Name: Deepali Kaushal
Student ID: 0701004
Confirmation Code: 211040
Date: Friday, February 23, 2018

MIT 211 - System Configuration - Course Project: Siri

Introduction

Throughout the years, the advancement of technology has continued to flourish. Some of these advancements affect the technological devices we use on a daily basis, such as phones, laptops, tablets, etc. When looking at these products, people look for whether or not the product is customizable, fits their needs, and perform functions in the least complicated way. Many of Apple's products fit this criteria because of Siri. Siri is virtual assistant created by Apple, to provide information to users and help them perform basic tasks.

What is Siri and How Does it Work?

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There are many benefits to using Siri. Some of these benefits include the ability to perform functions involving "common tasks". According to Apple's website, Siri can assist in performing tasks such as "sending a message, making a FaceTime call, set the alarm, find directions, play music, set reminders, etc. Another advantage of using Siri is that it can be voice-activated. This serves as an advantage because it allows for hands-free access to your "personal assistant" which makes it much easier to use. Siri is customizable and things, such as the language Siri speaks in to the voice the Siri speaks in can be changes to the users liking. Overall, it helps users "find quick answers and information" (and acts as a "personal assistant, ready to help you at a moment's notice". Although there are many positives to using Siri, there are also slight disadvantages. One of these disadvantages includes the user's inability to utilize Siri without being connected to the internet. Siri does not work offline and relies on "Wi-Fi or cellular data" to function. Siri also has some problems when it comes to listening. Typically, Siri works just fine but in order for the user to be understood, they must speak clearly and at a normal pace …show more content…
It does this by performing common tasks for the user. Of these tasks include, phone calls, reminders, text messages, setting alarms, etc. Siri can be called upon by pressing the home button or side button (for iPads, iPhones, or iPod touches) as well as through voice activation and for the Mac this can be done by clicking the Siri icon. In my opinion, I think Siri is incredibly useful and effective. People are always finding ways to make things simpler for themselves and in a world of technology, it only makes sense to want that from the devices we use on a daily basis, thus using a virtual assistant like Siri. I have a MacBook Air and use Siri on a regular basis. It is much more time efficient to use Siri because it will do all of the planning and organization for you as long as you request for it to do so. This, in my opinion, reduces the clutter and stresses of having to manually organize things (such as reminders, alarms, etc.) and seek information. To conclude, Siri is a useful and optimal software that is easy-to-use and allows users to multitask, thus increasing efficiency in more than one