Apple Voice Patent Could Make The iPhone Nearly Hands-Free

Apple iPhone voice command technology rumours are nothing new, but a new patent uncovered over at CNET borders on Star Trek LCARS computer-level complexity. Want to play a track with four stars and make a Genius playlist? Just ask. [CNET]

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    TSH

    Monday, August 29, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    But can you compose an SMS with your voice?

    http://mywpstory.com/2011/07/sending-text-messages-with-only-your-voice-awesome-new-wp7-mango-feature/

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    Steve

    Monday, August 29, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Cool, so IOS is getting a feature every other platform has had for quite some time.

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      Sick of blind Apple hate

      Monday, August 29, 2011 at 7:20 PM

      cool. so you’re posting the same old anti-apple shit you do every day. You’re almost as original as they are.

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      Sean

      Monday, August 29, 2011 at 7:40 PM

      iOS has had voice control for a long time now. This is a patent on it learning your voice and understand complex commands.

      Not sure why that should be patentable though.

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