I'm glad you asked the question, because I just discovered that it works on my Galaxy Nexus (I never knew!). Using the supplied ear buds with audio controls, you can press and hold the play/pause button, and it will prompt Google voice search. It works when listening to music too. The song stops, you speak your query, then the music will fade back to normal. It's very quick and seamless. Works with screen on or off. Also works regardless what app you're using at the moment.
The service is called Google Now, and it has 2 components. The predictive search with the card things; this one should be labeled as "Google" in your app drawer. The voice search, as demonstrated in this video. Should be labeled "Voice Search" in the app drawer. Both components are integrated together as Google Now. You can also activate them with the search bar widget on your homescreen.
OP, great vid. I've shared it via emails to individuals and in general on G+. I knew most of these but found your video in the interest of increasing my familiarity with GNow, to the end of multiplying its utility to myself. Essentially I wanted to see examples in order to increase my fluency. Again, thank you! P.S. Canada Day is my birthday, the Cardinals are my team, and I was disappointed you didn't demo the "askew" easter egg. All around good vid!
I'm very impressed by google on their voice capability. They came out with voice first, apple came up with it second, then siri, but Google reminded apple who's boss at this game. Can't wait for the 4.1 update for my One X.
When asked "who are the founders of Apple" it will list but not say the name of Steve Jobs. I thought that was strange when I was playing with searches. Also I meant, but didn't get around to asking about "life, the universe, and everything". Good to see the answer that I was looking for in the video.
With the latest update (April), these commands usually work this way: say 'remind me to walk the dog' to create a note, or 'remind me to walk the dog at 2pm' to set an alarm. To create a calendar event, the only command that works for me is to say "create an event called walk the dog tomorrow at 2pm" - it's definitely not perfect, hopefully Google can make that distinction in the future.
The font is called Walkway (available for free on DaFont dotcom). Specifically in this video: Walkway Expand SemiBold. If you like this type of font, also try Sansumi DemiBold.
Part 4:32-452 and the end was hilariously awesome!!! 42 FTW!!! Cant wait till this rolls out more nation wide. Thanks for making the vid, this is nice and will help those visually empared and for those that want an alternative, especially when they do things like driving.
It is available on any device with Android 4.1 Jellybean which is currently only the galaxy nexus and nexus 7. Updates on other devices should role out by the end of the year!
This is amazing, this is already really close to sci-fi shit. It will be so nice when you can do all text based things with your phone through an earpiece with mic, and take pictures through your contact lenses. This tech won't be far away if research keeps progressing like this.
Thanks for the clear-up! Though it might be interesting to see the failed attempts to ask a question, too, just to estimate the quality of the voice recognition.
As someone said already, rooting and flashing will be the best thing you ever do for your S III . I still have my S II LTE (Skyrocket) and waited TOO long to flash xD. With what I've learned, I am rooting and flashing my S III as soon as I get one.
From what I have read, the Nexus will be sold again next week with the official release of Jelly Bean. They did a work around to avoid Apples new strategy of competing by stopping anyone else from selling things, rather than making a better product.
Well... that was what I originally thought. But there seems to be loads of people who have been testing it and almost everyone is very impressed. We'll see...
The funny thing is - is that with all of the comedy functionality that Apple put into Siri (such as what is the answer to life, the universe, and everything?) was actually already implemented by Google - as there are 100s, probably even 1000s of Easter Eggs on Google right now and before Siri..
Spoken answers with answer cards only work in US English at the moment. Here are the required settings: (1) Android Settings -> Language & Input -> Language: choose US English. (2) Google Now settings -> Voice -> Language: choose US English, Speech output: choose Always speak. (3) Google Now settings -> Privacy & accounts -> Search on google.com instead of local domain: select yes/make sure checkmark is there. Please vote up for other users.
Good for little things like setting reminders but lets face it, outdoors in a crowded area it probably wouldn't even pick up your voice. It's very good though, got the update yesterday.
the name siri and its app interface belongs to Apple, but the speech understanding is done by Nuance server. Even Samsung galaxy TV and the galaxy S4 uses Nuance server also and you can use Google Now alongside it
I'm sure if those websites "bust", there will be other websites that have that information to rely on, and also even if restaurants are paying google to advertise for them, it is still getting an answer that is inquired.
The Google Voice search is built into Jelly bean. All devices with jelly bean will have this Google Now/Voice search...that is unless Samsung takes it out to have S-voice instead, which is unlikely.
Google Now + Voice Search is a personal assistant done properly - especially thanks to Google Now. Apple should learn that it's not all about gimmicks.
very nice job on the video! it is also nice to to see that the default TTS sounds a bit better for U.S. english. I also likethat there are sound cues. for someone that has no sight like myself this is very important. again, very nice job.
It doesn't actually translate it, but it does a google search which usually returns the first result from google translate, so you do end up getting a translation. It just doesn't read it out
Siri is actually a copy of something Android phones could do at least a year before Siri was even out. It was called Speak to it Assistant. So Apple ripped them off not the other way around. Also Voice Commands in Android were out before Siri.
You can see Air Canada 761. His voice search is for Air Canada 760. What trickery is that? He probably had to tell it more than one flight number to find one that worked.
Guys if your Google Now won't speak back to you go to the Play Store and download Locale Select Language (spelled exactly like that), then open the app and select either English US or English UK and VOILA! (It only works for these two!)
Just set this up on my G2 (running ICS on CM9rc1) and it works great! No voice atm, but I've typed in many things and it all works really smoothly and I get great results. I'm sure the devs over at XDA will soon fix voice so I'll be completely set up. If you're interested, head over to XDA and search for it. Should be easy to find.
Siri absolutely destroys whatever the hell Android's copy is called. No question about it. Apple designs, engineers and innovates, while all the others copy.
True, Siri was it's own company. Verizon wanted to buy it to put it on their DROID line of phone as a selling point -- but Apple heard the rumour and they quickly snatched the deal.
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I'm glad you asked the question, because I just discovered that it works on my Galaxy Nexus (I never knew!). Using the supplied ear buds with audio controls, you can press and hold the play/pause button, and it will prompt Google voice search. It works when listening to music too. The song stops, you speak your query, then the music will fade back to normal. It's very quick and seamless. Works with screen on or off. Also works regardless what app you're using at the moment.
For me, the most amazing part is how natural the TTS is. Absolutely incredible.
The fact that it answered 42 to the ultimate question made me very happy for some reason.
The service is called Google Now, and it has 2 components.
The predictive search with the card things; this one should be labeled as "Google" in your app drawer.
The voice search, as demonstrated in this video. Should be labeled "Voice Search" in the app drawer.
Both components are integrated together as Google Now.
You can also activate them with the search bar widget on your homescreen.
this is amazing, the sound quality and how she sounds is great! Can't wait til jellybean comes to my RAZR HD!
OP, great vid. I've shared it via emails to individuals and in general on G+. I knew most of these but found your video in the interest of increasing my familiarity with GNow, to the end of multiplying its utility to myself. Essentially I wanted to see examples in order to increase my fluency.
Again, thank you!
P.S. Canada Day is my birthday, the Cardinals are my team, and I was disappointed you didn't demo the "askew" easter egg. All around good vid!
I'm very impressed by google on their voice capability. They came out with voice first, apple came up with it second, then siri, but Google reminded apple who's boss at this game. Can't wait for the 4.1 update for my One X.
Oh my gawd. I was convinced Siri was better, but this blew my mind. Smooth animations 90% of the time too.
I just love it that the answer to life, the universe, and everything is just 42
The new voice TTS is just fantastic. Unbelievable how human sounds! I guess this is the beginning of project Majel that was rumored back in March
whoa... That Space Mountain one particularly blew my mind. That is amazing. Can't wait for it to come out on my Nexus S!
When asked "who are the founders of Apple" it will list but not say the name of Steve Jobs. I thought that was strange when I was playing with searches. Also I meant, but didn't get around to asking about "life, the universe, and everything". Good to see the answer that I was looking for in the video.
love the nod to hitchhikers guide to the galaxy
This is much more useful than Siri, so I think more people will actually use this vs. just playing with siri.
As an owner of two Jellybean devices I can tell you it does work this perfectly. If you read the description you will see why it did that. XD
With the latest update (April), these commands usually work this way: say 'remind me to walk the dog' to create a note, or 'remind me to walk the dog at 2pm' to set an alarm. To create a calendar event, the only command that works for me is to say "create an event called walk the dog tomorrow at 2pm" - it's definitely not perfect, hopefully Google can make that distinction in the future.
The font is called Walkway (available for free on DaFont dotcom). Specifically in this video: Walkway Expand SemiBold. If you like this type of font, also try Sansumi DemiBold.
There is no thing as a better language.
Just the things that ones hate and another loves.
Part 4:32-452 and the end was hilariously awesome!!! 42 FTW!!! Cant wait till this rolls out more nation wide. Thanks for making the vid, this is nice and will help those visually empared and for those that want an alternative, especially when they do things like driving.
I don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but you have a fantastic voice! I could definitely see you as a voice actor!
Wow. i was really impressed by some of these. I really didn't expect it to get the museum one.
not a copy, but a response to it in order to compete. They're both good
This is more helpful unlike S-Voice or Siri that tends to be gimmicky.
I can't wait for my iPhone 5 to arrive in the mail. Best phone in the history of humanity.
It is available on any device with Android 4.1 Jellybean which is currently only the galaxy nexus and nexus 7. Updates on other devices should role out by the end of the year!
This is amazing, this is already really close to sci-fi shit. It will be so nice when you can do all text based things with your phone through an earpiece with mic, and take pictures through your contact lenses. This tech won't be far away if research keeps progressing like this.
Thanks for the clear-up! Though it might be interesting to see the failed attempts to ask a question, too, just to estimate the quality of the voice recognition.
Very nicely done, probably the best demo I've seen of Google Now Voice.
As someone said already, rooting and flashing will be the best thing you ever do for your S III . I still have my S II LTE (Skyrocket) and waited TOO long to flash xD. With what I've learned, I am rooting and flashing my S III as soon as I get one.
The barrel roll made my brain do a barrel role and see more of this before I go to sleep!
From what I have read, the Nexus will be sold again next week with the official release of Jelly Bean.
They did a work around to avoid Apples new strategy of competing by stopping anyone else from selling things, rather than making a better product.
This is impressive. A lot of headaches and programming; good job Google!
Well... that was what I originally thought. But there seems to be loads of people who have been testing it and almost everyone is very impressed. We'll see...
So much better than Sirius can't wait to get jellybean update on my phone.
this is a lot better than siri. google is a search company so they have the edge
I can't wait till this comes to the S3
I'm very impressed. Can't wait until its available on play store
The funny thing is - is that with all of the comedy functionality that Apple put into Siri (such as what is the answer to life, the universe, and everything?) was actually already implemented by Google - as there are 100s, probably even 1000s of Easter Eggs on Google right now and before Siri..
Spoken answers with answer cards only work in US English at the moment. Here are the required settings: (1) Android Settings -> Language & Input -> Language: choose US English. (2) Google Now settings -> Voice -> Language: choose US English, Speech output: choose Always speak. (3) Google Now settings -> Privacy & accounts -> Search on google.com instead of local domain: select yes/make sure checkmark is there. Please vote up for other users.
Good for little things like setting reminders but lets face it, outdoors in a crowded area it probably wouldn't even pick up your voice. It's very good though, got the update yesterday.
the name siri and its app interface belongs to Apple, but the speech understanding is done by Nuance server. Even Samsung galaxy TV and the galaxy S4 uses Nuance server also and you can use Google Now alongside it
iSheep getting served. You made my day.
Yes! Fireside Pies is first on the list of Pizza Parlors in Dallas (and Fort Worth!)
There is another "Action" feature, that is very important and useful. Speak "Note to self - ......" to send yourself an email with your note.
the best voice assistance right now.
Answer to life, the universe and everything = 42
Epic quote from The Hitchhiker's Guide to galaxy.. :D
for a second I thought you said: "fish feces in Lake Tahoe". Nice vid. Very informative.
There are various ways to round a 5. Normally, it's its followed by a even number it stays the same, if it's followed by a odd number it is increased
I'm sure if those websites "bust", there will be other websites that have that information to rely on, and also even if restaurants are paying google to advertise for them, it is still getting an answer that is inquired.
I really like the simple UI and the voice (its more human, compared to SIRI...)
The searches were reordered. So what you see is the query that came after the 4:09 query was moved before it.
the voice is awesome, sounds very human like
It´s from the bookseries "A hitchhiker´s guide to the galaxy"
This is enough for me to want it. Good thing it's coming tomorrow.
Actually, most of these features were already in Google voice actions. The new voice search really just adds the option for talking back.
If you live outside the US (like me) you have to go to Google Now settings -> Privacy and Accounts -> select Search on google.com to enable pictures
The Google Voice search is built into Jelly bean. All devices with jelly bean will have this Google Now/Voice search...that is unless Samsung takes it out to have S-voice instead, which is unlikely.
Impressive voice recognition and response! Hope it comes out soon for my samsung Note
You have to have both Phone and Media volumes turned up to hear all of the sounds. The voice is media volume and everything else is the phone volume
"show me pictures of android eating apple"
BRILLIANT.
She sounds more human like. Very impressive!!! Hope Google keeps improving their OS .
Gave me a reason to give Google Now more of a chance to work properly.
What's the answer to life, the universe and everything?
The answer is 42.
HAHA! I laughed so hard I couldn't watch the film to the end. =D
Thank you very much. I'll have it up in the next few days!
In such case, always give away, sell or recycle a device. Never throw it in the garbage.
I´ve heard that siri has improved on the latest versions, but never had a chance to test it
just found this out, ask 40 yard dash times for NFL players. I'm sure there are many more cool hidden commands!
Google Now + Voice Search is a personal assistant done properly - especially thanks to Google Now. Apple should learn that it's not all about gimmicks.
For about 5 minutes, then the next high end smart phone beats it.
And this is why I love my galaxy nexus
very nice job on the video! it is also nice to to see that the default TTS sounds a bit better for U.S. english. I also likethat there are sound cues. for someone that has no sight like myself this is very important. again, very nice job.
It doesn't actually translate it, but it does a google search which usually returns the first result from google translate, so you do end up getting a translation. It just doesn't read it out
LOL at the Android Jellybean voice search. Ask it "Who are the found of Apple", it replies "Ronald Wayne, Steve Wozniak and others"..
I have a Galaxy Nexus with Jelly Bean but I only knew a few of these! Thanks!
...it was a phrase from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy...
It did an actually pretty good pronunciation of Kunal Nayyar.
Siri is actually a copy of something Android phones could do at least a year before Siri was even out. It was called Speak to it Assistant. So Apple ripped them off not the other way around. Also Voice Commands in Android were out before Siri.
I am so glad that it said 42...
I love my Gnex, "Google Now" and "NFC tags" = tons of fun
You can see Air Canada 761. His voice search is for Air Canada 760. What trickery is that? He probably had to tell it more than one flight number to find one that worked.
The fact that these languages have the most native speakers doesn't mean they're the most widely spoken ones. English is our current lingua franca.
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I have a Galaxy Nexus, it upgraded to JB this afternoon. I tried every query, and even in my English accent it recognized almost every one first time.
yeah! i like how google credited the source too.
Guys if your Google Now won't speak back to you go to the Play Store and download Locale Select Language (spelled exactly like that), then open the app and select either English US or English UK and VOILA! (It only works for these two!)
this is really impressive and i'm a iPhone 4 User. I tried Siri but in im comparison to this - just awesome.
Just set this up on my G2 (running ICS on CM9rc1) and it works great! No voice atm, but I've typed in many things and it all works really smoothly and I get great results. I'm sure the devs over at XDA will soon fix voice so I'll be completely set up. If you're interested, head over to XDA and search for it. Should be easy to find.
As you wish, most beloved.
The sound of "Mic ON" is the same as the X360 profile turns up :D
Jellybean? The android keep updating their software so fast. Damnnn
On the GS3, there is a Samsung proprietary voice search app: "S Voice".
Except iOS6 came at nearly the same time as Android Jelly Bean. JB definitely took the lead right now.
You can. Check out the XDA forums for the I9300 forum part and there you will find the stock jelly bean available if you want to mod. (CM10)
Lol! I'm from Worcester, so I greatly appreciated the Worcester/Wooster test!
Yes, the answer to life, the universe, and everything is indeed 42.
"Whats the answer to life, the universe and everyting?" ... "42" LOL
One of the questions should be "Where can I bury Siri?"
Jellybean vs iOS6 = Another Win for Google
Siri absolutely destroys whatever the hell Android's copy is called. No question about it. Apple designs, engineers and innovates, while all the others copy.
Do a barrel roll. Totally defeated Siri.
True, Siri was it's own company. Verizon wanted to buy it to put it on their DROID line of phone as a selling point -- but Apple heard the rumour and they quickly snatched the deal.