The native Google Search app for iOS has been updated with improved Voice search capabilities, similar to what it seen on offer from Apple's Siri personal assistant. According to the official changelog from Google, users may now simply say what they want and get results without typing anything at all. Answers to questions will even be read back to users if they so choose. The updated Google Search app for iOS can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store.
What Else You Need To Know
- Siri, Apple's software-based personal assistant for iOS, handles search queries that are initiated through voice input by the user.
- The latest update to Google's Search app on iOS bestows it with capabilities first found in the Android-only feature called Google Now.
Other sources
Give it a few more releases and this app is bound to compete with Apple’s Siri.- Christian Zibreg, iPhone Download Blog
During our initial tests, we found the new Google search to be quite impressive with its snappy and precise responses.- Usman, iPhone in Canada Blog
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