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Google Unveils New Search Features, Including iOS Voice Search

Posted by samzenpus on from the new-ways-to-find-stuff dept.

First time accepted submitter sohmc writes "Some time ago, Google admitted that the biggest threat was not other search engines but services like Siri. However, Google just bridged that gap with Google Voice Search, already available in Jelly Bean, but also available via downloadable app. Google also submitted this app to the iOS App Store and is currently waiting approval. However, Slashdotters are no doubt recalling to mind the 'Google Voice' fiasco, in which Apple refused to allow it to appear, saying that it replaces a native function. It wasn't until Apple was brought before Congress to answer questions on how it approves or rejects apps that Google Voice was brought in."

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  1. gay by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Apple is the gayest company since gay came to gay town.

    1. Re:gay by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

      Apple Computer is the creator of the Macintosh, popularly known as the "gay computer". 87% of GNAA members are Mac users. Founded in 1974 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, Apple was nearly out of business in the mid 90s, when Jobs was rehired. He then started the now infamous iGay marketing scheme which involved both the Step 2 ???? Profit model, and a 100% effort towards marketing to homosexuals.

  2. Not a monopoly... by SuperKendall · · Score: -1, Troll

    Apple ought to have been prosecuted for its anti-competitive practices a long time ago. I have no idea why this hasn't happened.

    Because they are not a monopoly.

    I'm not sure why you can't understand that.

    You also seem to be unable to distinguish between things blocked for competitive reasons, and things blocked for reasons of security.

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    "There is more worth loving than we have strength to love." - Brian Jay Stanley
  3. Re:Apparently I'm in the minority by MobileTatsu-NJG · · Score: 0, Troll

    I really don't like these new voice features. Having to hear the incessant blathering from some cell phone users is bad enough - now I have to hear them talking at their phones when they're not on a call?

    "Even though I've badly wanted voice control since the first day I saw Star Trek, I've decided to start hating it even before it becomes mainstream.

    Nerd hipsterism.

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    "I like to lick butts!" by MobileTatsu-NJG (#32700246) (Score:5, Informative)