Can Indigo gain popularity over Siri?
Since Apple introduced Siri in its iPhone 4 S and its advanced versions, it is the most popular voice assistant. The user was able to manage calendar entries, compose messages, perform searches and much more. Since then, many variants have been launched on the tech market that offer voice assistance. However, none seemed to be favorable across all platforms, then an app called Indigo came along. This app is capable of working on all platforms including Android and Windows 8 phones. It is compatible with your pre-installed apps on your device such as Reminders, Calendars, Weather, Contacts, and Alarms. You can even compose and send text messages, update your Tweets, and post Facebook status messages using Indigo.
The best feature that Indigo incorporates is the synchronization. You will be able to sync your search across multiple devices as it is compatible with all platforms. Let’s find out more about this app.
How does it work
Indigo is not dependent on a specific device or platform, which is why it can be used by anyone except iOS users.
This voice assistant is intelligent and is capable of remembering your choice. For example, you asked about a movie at your local movie theater and then a few minutes later you asked about the movie’s star cast by posing a question, who stars in the movie? Indigo will understand your command and associate it with the previous command, giving you the appropriate response.
This voice assistant stores your questions so you can start asking and get the right answers. In this way, your conversation is linked to the previous questions. In addition, this app is also capable of setting calendar appointments and sending invitations to contacts, recording your favorite TV show, giving you restaurant suggestions, and playing music when connected to Spotify.
This application is a cloud-based application that is in beta version and is scheduled to be released in the month of March 2013. Windows, Android and BlackBerry users will be able to take advantage of its benefits.
Let us now see the functions that it is capable of performing.
Windows Phone 8 users
Indigo app is available for Android users with Ice Cream Sandwich and above version. Windows Phone 8 users can also download this app and use it for calendar, weather, contacts, and other similar features that are already installed on your phone.
For Android users
The app integrates several features as follows:
• You can log in through this application to your social network and update the status simply by speaking your command.
• You can even check out new restaurants in your area and locate the best option available.
• Perform the search by saying the keyword, the search results will be displayed in a pop-up window. Furthermore, you can even choose your preferred search engine.
• Composing text messages and emails is easier with Indigo and send them to a specific contact by speaking the name.
• Access millions of songs through Spotify connect to Indigo; Search for song, artist or genre and tune in.
For all those who are waiting for its arrival, it has not yet been officially announced by its creator Artificial Solutions. However, according to online sources, it could come out in March.