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Android Chief Says Your Phone Should Not Be Your Assistant

Andy Rubin thinks there is a lot of potential for phones to be more useful companions, but says he is not interested in turning Android devices into personal assistants.

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Buff10444570d ago

Here we go. He's just bitter is all. Bitter his company didn't do it.

Speed-Racer4570d ago

Well I see him trying to counter the fact that Android doesn't have it, but at the end of the day, people are becoming so dependent on software and mobile devices to do stuff for them. I'm guessing the day will come when the future generation can't read a map (because they are told where to turn), or can't do any real research, because Siri or w/e answers for them. I'm just saying this outside of this bubble.

Fel084570d ago

Me and a friend were talking about that yesterday. All these technology is great, but at the same time, it is dumbing down our society, especially the youth.

heroicjanitor4569d ago

Statistics show that children are actually getting smarter, probably because they are shown more problems to solve these days. Figuring stuff out on computers is probably a big part of that.

iNFAMOUZ14570d ago

that the future for ya, buddy we have come to a stage in our lives where the true pioneers who know the world at least better than the youth before us are the only ones left. Soon I can totally imagine seeing people just sitting on their butts just talking on the phone while the car just drives to the place all they gotta do is drive and leave and talk, no more looking around gasping because you missed that turn you thought would take you to walmart lol...

Speed-Racer4570d ago

Indeed. That is the sad reality. Guess we have to enjoy it while it lasts.

Madusha4570d ago (Edited 4570d ago )

The little girl that thinks a magazine is a broken iPad is a great example of this. http://techspy.com/news/866... Not really showing any 'dumbing down' but it shows how technology is evolving. Also, many kids don't know what the heck a cassette player is. Just like this, I can imagine the day when the word research becomes talking to your phone or computer.

ngecenk4570d ago

its just funny that this statement came from someone carrying google's flag. right now, i cant even imagine how i can finish my paper without google's help. library? yeah right!

i think he just tried to pull down the siri euphoria. and im pretty sure soon enough they'll catch up with that.

FlameBaitGod4569d ago (Edited 4569d ago )

Yes, its ridiculous.

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DOOMZ4570d ago

Bah, bring on the iPhone5!

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Unveiling Android's Game-Changer: The Long-Awaited Battery Health Monitor – Report

Google Reportedly Set to Launch Tool Revealing Battery Degradation Over Time for Phones and Tablets, Says Android Authority.

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WhatsApp Introduces Passwordless Login: Here's How to Activate It

WhatsApp Boosts Android Security and User Experience with Passwordless Login, Eliminating Two-Factor SMS. Here's How to Activate It.

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Nothing Phone (2) obtains Android 14-based Beta update: Here's everything you need to know

Nothing has released a new software update for the Nothing Phone (2) smartphone, based on Android 14. This update, known as Nothing OS 2.5, brings various enhancements and features.

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