Excuse My Ignorance

[jennyjoan]

But what are these mobile phones that one "speaks" into them is in Google speak. Ask a question and it answers it for you.

What phones are they and how much would they be - also could you get them in 02 - like pay as you go. Thanks

[EcclesCake]

Are you referring to Siri, if so it's an Apple product I believe.

[ummmm]

Siri...she can be quite funny :-)

iphones...and you can get them on PAYG if you buy the handset.

[follyfancier]

I have a Samsung Note and if I google anything I can speak and it says the answer back

[237SJ]

I have that on my Samsung (Android phone). It`s probably available on most smartphones.

[ubasses]

Most of the smartphones either have the facility or you can download an app to get the facility. Does not matter if it is Apple, Android or Windows phone.

[woofgang]

ummmm my siri is a bloke :)

[yogi-bear]

Siri's voice reminds me of my math's teacher, Miss Havenny, whom I had a major crush on at High School......finally plucked up courage to ask her out on a date at school reunion a few years later.

[hc4361]

Every smartphone has that facility and you can get them 02, pay as you go

[jennyjoan]

and how much are they - thanks

[hc4361]

Have a look at these

https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/phones/?contractType=payasyougo#sort=content.sorting.featured

[jennyjoan]

thanks hc for that link but I know nothing about mobiles - it is for a friend - which one of those can you "talk" into it ie ask questions and get answers.

[ummmm]

Can I change Siri's voice to a male? And can I change her name too?

I feel like Raj from Big Bang....

[Mamyalynne]

Ummmm ?

http://www.howtogeek.com/231044/how-to-make-siri-use-a-different-voice-or-accent/

[hc4361]

Jenny, all of them except the cheapest three

[gingejbee]

Perhaps jj is referring to Google's new Pixel smartphone (launched today) which has a voice-controlled personal assistant and allows users to "talk" to the internet, rather than using keyboards and touchscreens?

[hc4361]

ginge, all smartphones can do that. My not so new LG Android can

[CrapAtCryptics]

Pretty much any modern phone can do that - if your google search window has a mike icon at the right just tap it and speak clearly.

[EDDIE51]

I need one that can answer questions like 'where did I leave my car keys' or 'where did I put my glasses'.

[gingejbee]

Yes, I do know that....I thought that jj's question was too much of a coincidence to have been asked today when Google launch Pixel.

[jennyjoan]

Oh no not a coincidence - just meandering over all phones.

Two last questions -

Do they "video" and also do you need to have WiFi in your home . This friend does not have WiFi in home.