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Apple Products in Ireland will finally get an 'Irish' Siri!

  • 09-08-2016 9:16pm
    #1
    nokia211
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭


    I discovered that in iOS 10 (available this September for everyone for free), we will be getting a version of Siri that is intended to be used with an Irish accent. I have used it and found her to be more than competent in understanding my Galway accent despite the fact her 'Irish' accent being a bit unsettling. Nevertheless I just wanted to share this news with everyone. It was a much needed addition and hopefully it is a sign that apple is committed on providing services to the Irish market as well.
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  • #2
    guil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,534 ✭✭✭✭guil


    Pretty sure it's been mentioned in the iOS 10 beta thread.


  • #3
    nokia211
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 152 ✭✭nokia211


    guil wrote: »
    Pretty sure it's been mentioned in the iOS 10 beta thread.

    Yes I know I saw that too about her voice being a bit 'disconcerting' but the wider audience likely didn't.


  • #4
    Fr_Dougal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,166 ✭✭✭Fr_Dougal


    User: How long will it take me to drive to Cork?
    Irish Siri: A fair while.


  • #5
    smash
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34,809 ✭✭✭✭smash


    If she sounds anything like the voice of JARVIS in the avengers movie I'll never use it.


  • #6
    murpho999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,633 ✭✭✭✭murpho999


    I have been using it for a while in 10 Beta and recognised her instantly as she's also the Irish accent used by an app called Cyclemeter.

    I don't think adding an Irish accent increases understanding does it. Never had trouble with the UK one understanding me anyway.


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  • #7
    mansize
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,521 ✭✭✭✭mansize


    I like US Siri lady voice the best


  • #8
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,584 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    In theory it should make a difference but in practice if you have a decent non-bogger accent and speak at anywhere near normal pace, the US/UK Siri will have zero issues.

    I use British Siri with female voice as I cannot stand the Hollywood Irish accent of Irish Siri.


  • #9
    squonk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,990 ✭✭✭squonk


    Me: Hey Siri! What's the fastest way to get to Donegal?
    Siri: Let me check. Are you walking or driving?
    Me: Driving
    Siri: Driving is definitely the fastest!

    :)


  • #10
    murpho999
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,633 ✭✭✭✭murpho999


    Creamy Goodness wrote: »
    In theory it should make a difference but in practice if you have a decent non-bogger accent and speak at anywhere near normal pace, the US/UK Siri will have zero issues.

    I use British Siri with female voice as I cannot stand the Hollywood Irish accent of Irish Siri.

    It's definitely not Hollywood. It's a real Irish accent, south Dublin to me.


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