To all Samsung Galaxy S2 Users !

[Kvishal]

I had this question to all Samsung Galaxy S2 users. is the Voice Recognition Software in the SGS-2 any good ? is it as good as Siri in the iPhone 4S ? Does it recognize, understands,follow, implements most of the Voice commands given by the user ? I think it is called Vlingo in Android-SGS-2 !

Since the Screen on the SGS-2 is a Gorilla Glass, is a Scratch Guard, Screen Guard really required in SGS-2 ? I know some of you would say it is better to have it ? But my question is keeping aside having it is better factor, is it really required ? Like the Iphone 4/4S Screen is also a Gorilla Glass display it absolutely doesn't require any protection what so ever !!

 

[abhidev]

try dropping the iphone from a shoulder height and see the difference...

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[Kvishal]

Ok Thats an interesting fact. But that does not quite answer my question. Any more observation, answers coming ?

 

[sygeek]

I had this question to all Samsung Galaxy S2 users. is the Voice Recognition Software in the SGS-2 any good ? is it as good as Siri in the iPhone 4S ? Does it recognize, understands,follow, implements most of the Voice commands given by the user ? I think it is called Vlingo in Android-SGS-2 !

Well, Vlingo is just an application for Android so don't expect deeper integration. It is not as good as Siri, comparatively. But in itself it is actually pretty decent.

 

[Sarath]

When apple releases something and android tries to copy it, mostly it never beats the original so don't go expecting a Siri app on android. But it will nevertheless do the job.

Android has more to offer than iOS but apple has a few core areas where it beats android.

Drop test? Why is everyone quoting that?
On that scale Casio G'zone phones are the best phones in the world

 

[sygeek]

When apple releases something and android tries to copy it, mostly it never beats the original so don't go expecting a Siri app on android. But it will nevertheless do the job.

Android has more to offer than iOS but apple has a few core areas where it beats android.

lol..notifications, split keyboard and apps on lockscreen (there's more). Sounds familiar? iOS5 copied most of it features from Android. If Android would be copying iOS then there would've been a Siri-like feature in Android already. But wait, Android already had voice search, Apple copied the feature and created Siri off it. Though, I agree Siri, of course, is way better, but it copied it's core idea from Android at the first place.

I'm not saying if the Apple feature's are good or bad. Most of them are good, even the copied ones (note - most). Siri is great, actually, pretty great. I appreciate technology, regardless of the brand which renders it.

Drop test? Why is everyone quoting that?
On that scale Casio G'zone phones are the best phones in the world

Most people don't, but it certainly is a factor, maybe not a major one, but it certainly matters. I wouldn't want a phone that breaks on a single fall. My phone falls off so many times that I doubt if iPhone would be able to survive it. Add to that, Apple offers no warranty for such damages.

Look, I appreciate what Apple did with iPhone, over all it's great but saying Android copied Apple makes you sound downright stupid and "just another" fanboy.

 

[Sarath]

^I respect most of your points but calling a xperia arc user running android 2.3.4 an apple fanboy seems more stupid.

BTW whats split keyboard?

I did notice notifications which was a blatant copy but when I digged deeper I got lost in the other awesome features of iOS 5. I respect apple not for what they bring but for keeping google on their heels which in turn benefits my android with awesome updates. I hope you get my point.

BTW apple fanboy ROFL. Unless I buy some shares of that company I wouldn't really be biased or prejudiced towards anyone.

 

[sygeek]

^I respect most of your points but calling a xperia arc user running android 2.3.4 an apple fanboy seems more stupid.

BTW whats split keyboard?

I did notice notifications which was a blatant copy but when I digged deeper I got lost in the other awesome features of iOS 5. I respect apple not for what they bring but for keeping google on their heels which in turn benefits my android with awesome updates. I hope you get my point.

BTW apple fanboy ROFL. Unless I buy some shares of that company I wouldn't really be biased or prejudiced towards anyone.

Well, how do you back your statement, which made you sound like an apple fanboy at the first place?

 

[Sarath]

Like I said before in another thread. I love my android and can never shift to iOS. I acknowledge Androids weaknesses and appreciate apples strengths. Period.

 

[Kvishal]

Still waiting for an answer to my other question

is the Screen which is a Gorilla Screen Display of the SGS-2 Scratch Resistant, does anyone has a experience of not putting a scarch guard on the SGS-2 and the screen still being in a superb shape.

 

[aniket.cain]

iPhones don't have Gorilla glass. Apple have never accepted (nor denied) this. But it certainly is not Gorilla glass, but some other aluminosilicate derivative, which is not as strong as the Gorilla. If you think iPhone can do without a scratch guard, think again.
On the other hand, I used to own a Nokia N8 once, and a Desire HD after that. Both had Gorilla Glass on their top, and I used both of them without a scratch guard from day 1. Never had any scratches or anything (I used to put out cigarette butts on the Desire HD just to show off ). So, S2 should perform the same.

 

[Kvishal]

Ok, I am wondering with a entire thread other than this on SGS-2 Fan Club no one from there has reacted to my question. Would be interesting to hear from the Actual SGS-2 users who incase have not put a scratchguard on their screens and then what is their experience rather then assuming that SGS-2 should do ok even without a scratch guard. Need Real Life Experience with SGS-2

When apple releases something and android tries to copy it, mostly it never beats the original so don't go expecting a Siri app on android. But it will nevertheless do the job.

Found this Hilarious Video on Siri, Boy ! This Lady has some Brains, is one intelligent voice...is Siri !!

A Duet with Siri [VIDEO]

 

[sygeek]

Ok, I am wondering with a entire thread other than this on SGS-2 Fan Club no one from there has reacted to my question. Would be interesting to hear from the Actual SGS-2 users who incase have not put a scratchguard on their screens and then what is their experience rather then assuming that SGS-2 should do ok even without a scratch guard. Need Real Life Experience with SGS-2




Found this Hilarious Video on Siri, Boy ! This Lady has some Brains, is one intelligent voice...is Siri !!

A Duet with Siri [VIDEO]

FFS, If you want real experience, just ask in the Samsung Galaxy S2 discussion thread

 

[abhidev]

@kvishal: first of all r u planning to buy any of those 2? If yes then SGS-2 is the best phone till now in the price its been offered for.....go for it....use a scratch guard for ur own self satisfaction .....y ask same questions again n again

 

[ithehappy]

No idea why the Voice Command needs an internet connection for.
Who said GG doesn't need a protective screen? No way I'd NOT use it without one!

 

[Kvishal]

@kvishal: first of all r u planning to buy any of those 2? If yes then SGS-2 is the best phone till now in the price its been offered for.....go for it....use a scratch guard for ur own self satisfaction .....y ask same questions again n again

Same Question again ?? What r u talking about ? Which same question ?

 

[skeletor]

Try rubbing Gorilla glass with a mere sand particle. Guaranted scratch. (don't try this)

Be safe and put a scratch-guard since you live in India.

 

[Kvishal]

Try rubbing Gorilla glass with a mere sand particle. Guaranted scratch. (don't try this)

Be safe and put a scratch-guard since you live in India.

I will tell you tell you about a incident that I saw I was in the Official Apple Stores in one of the Suburban Stores in Mumbai. And just to show how Scratch proof the Screen of the Iphone 4 is...The Customer Service guy there Rubbed his Locker Keys, Yes literally the Keys, the tip of the key on the iPhone-4 screen. And I could not believe my eyes It absolutely did not have any impact on the screen of iPhone-4. Not a single scratch on the screen !! Boy !! Wasn't I truly amazed waoh !

 

[skeletor]

yup, Metallic objects won't be able to scratch it. Silica/sand is something different.

Silica is harder than Gorilla glass on the Mohs scale...it will scratch it.

 

[abhidev]

@kvishal: same thing of asking whether the screen can be scratched or not...whether to get the scratch resistant or not...which one is scratch resistant Iphone or S-2....