Despite being in the testing phase (in Beta mode) and that its operation is still not as fine as one would expect -especially, if you do not speak English, German or French, Siri's vernacular languages-, the exclusive assistant of the iPhone 4S has been quite a small revolution in the world of smart phones. So much so, that there is already talk of a possible transfer to other media, such as the iPad, Apple computers and even the rumored television that those of Cupertino could supposedly release in 2012.
Given this, the competition is not daunted, and is armed for a counterattack on the same battlefield. Google already has similar systems, although the ability to understand natural speech and respond with a certain semantic naturalness are still pending subjects that Siri has known how to approve - although not with an outstanding, but with a grade close to notable, or more, in function of opinions-. The Mountain Viewers, however, do not lick their wounds, and it seems that in the coming months you could remove your nails with an argument that, as we learned today, has its own name.
It would be called Majel. At least, that's its code name. However, this title would make sense, and perhaps Star Trek fans know why. We say this because the Trekkies will be able to catch the reference of this hypothetical system of recognition and interaction by voice with respect to the voice of the Star Trek computers - not in vain, Majel Barret was the wife of the creator of the mythical science fiction saga, Gene Roddenberry, and in fact he played not a few roles throughout each of the serial and film franchises of this universe over the years.
It would be in Majel that that super-secret team of engineers that huddle in that dramatically known Google X Team bunker would be working on. At the moment, it is unknown when exactly this natural voice recognition system could reach Android phones.
However, through the Phone Arena site it is suggested that there will be two moments in the process: first, this technology will be adapted to the voice searches currently enjoyed by home terminals, and later, an application with the same interaction and assistance features that have made Apple's virtual butler Siri so famous .
