Dictating to Siri on Your iPhone 4S
In many instances where you’d otherwise use the iPhone 4S touchscreen keyboard, you can now use Siri instead. Instead of typing, tap the microphone icon on the keyboard and speak. Tap Done when you’re done. Dictation works as you search the web, take notes, compose messages, and so on. You can even update your Facebook status by voice.
Voice isn’t the solution to everything. Putting Siri to work typically involves a combination of using voice, touch, and your eyes to see what’s on the screen.
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FaceTime
Apple software that enables users with supported mobile devices to both see and hear each other during wireless conversations.
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iCal
Apple’s personal calendar application.
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iCloud
Apple’s wireless storage and synchronization service that keeps digital information updated automatically and wirelessly without user instigation.
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iOS 5
The operating system for mobile Apple devices released in June, 2011. With iOS 5, data updates and synchronization occur wirelessly through the iCloud.
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jailbreak
Altering an electronic device to remove default restrictions imposed by the manufacturer.
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Siri
A voice-controlled personal assistant application purchased by Apple and available exclusively on the iPhone 4S.
