Tips on Using Siri in iPhone 4S

The newest feature to be added to iOS and found only on the iPhone 4S, Siri can do some pretty surprising things. You can phrase the command for the same task in several ways; for example, you can ask “What time is it?” or “Tell me the time.” These are some examples of the kinds of commands you can use to communicate with Siri:

• "Call Barbara Boyd."

• "What is Joe Hutsko’s address?"

• "Will it be hot in Bangkok on Thursday?"

• "Please schedule a meeting with John Wiley for February 5 at 10 a.m."

• "Read my text messages."

• "Send a text message to my sister telling her my plane gets in at 4 p.m."

• "Play Barton Hollow."

• "What’s the quickest way from home to the Longwood Gardens?"

• "Set the timer for 45 minutes."

• "Remind me to call the dentist at 11 a.m."

• "What is the dollar-euro exchange rate?"

• "Search for Valentine’s Day cake recipes."

• "Add Michel Peissel to my reading list note."

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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.