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Comment by spogbiper

2 days ago

I get the impression that it is, at least to some degree

If the Siri name is poisoned then why doesn't Apple rebrand?

  • Because Apple doesn't care. Siri is just something that is bolted on when you buy the hardware. Cortana was an actual product that Microsoft is trying to sell.

    I don't know anybody who uses Siri for more than just setting an occasional timer or something. Usually it's a nuisance when she is accidentally activated and takes over the interface.

  • Apple is stubborn.

    And to Apple, Siri is to Siri AI as MacBook is to MacBook Pro.

    Completely different product.

    • Siri isn’t in any way a tainted brand name, I hear strangers saying “Hey Siri” all the time.

      Asking for Siri is like an automatic reflex to a lot of people. You can’t change that name.