Microsoft has released its first voice-control software for Pocket PC devices that run the latest version of the Windows Mobile operating system. While there are many third-party applications available to control Pocket PC devices by voice command, Microsoft hopes its own Voice Command software will transform PDAs and mobile phones into “virtual personal assistants.” With this software, the company hopes to turn up the volume on today’s speech-recognition technology by changing the way consumers interact with their Pocket PC devices.
Microsoft Gives Voice to Mobile Devices
Posted by: Kirk L. Kroeker November 3, 2003 11:54 AMMicrosoft has released its first voice-control software for Pocket PC devices that run the latest version of the Windows Mobile operating system. While there are many third-party applications available to control Pocket PC devices by voice command, Microsoft hopes its own Voice Command software will transform PDAs and mobile phones into “virtual personal assistants.” With this software, the company hopes to turn up the volume on today’s speech-recognition technology by changing the way consumers interact with their Pocket PC devices.