The personal assistants for smartphones are in fashion. Just as Apple users have the well-known Siri, in Android, Until now we had the possibility of using Google Now. But very soon we will have the option to choose, because a new alternative arrives.
And this new alternative is none other than Cortana, Microsoft assistant that until now was exclusive territory for Windows Phone users and that, as confirmed by the company on its blog, will soon be available for Windows Phone users as well. Android.
Cortana, a new assistant for Android
Earlier on Android than on iOS
In the statement published by Microsoft, it is reported that Cortana will soon be available for both Android and iPhone and iPad.
However, while it has been published that Cortana will arrive on iOS before the end of the year, without giving a specific date, it is expected that her arrival on Android will take place in end of June, that is to say, that we will be able to enjoy this assistant on our smartphones in less than 30 days. It is one of the few applications that appears for Google's operating system, before Apple's.
Cortana will be complete, but less than for Windows
The first information we have about Cortana , indicate that will not have some of the functions that Windows Phone users enjoy, since they are specially designed for the Microsoft operating system. However, we will be able to enjoy the notifications that will inform us of details such as sports results, flight schedules or calendar appointments.
In general, what it will offer us Cortana, the Microsoft assistant , is not too different from what we can find in Google Now, although the possibility of choosing the application that best suits what we are looking for is always good news. If the Google assistant does not convince you, now you have an alternative.
Microsoft keeps getting closer to Android
It has cost them, but in the end it seems that Microsoft has realized that Android does not have to be the enemy, but rather an ally. Thus, in Google Play you can already find a large number of applications created by those from Redmond, such as Microsoft Office, One Drive or some of the applications for Xbox. It seems that the way forward chosen by Microsoft is in the multi platform.
Are you interested in trying Cortana or would you prefer to continue using Google Now? Leave us a comment and tell us what you will do when you have a choice.