Cortana voice assistant was one of the main innovations of the operating system Windows Phone 8.1 . As stated by Microsoft, Cortana - a specific mix of functions previously implemented in Google Now and Siri. In the new promo video for smartphones Lumia company ridiculed his "apple" competitor.
In two new commercials Lost and Remind Me company from Redmond told about the benefits of their product. According to her, Cortana has the full support of natural language and in contrast to the "apple" of the product is adjusted individually to the needs of each user.
"Hi, this is Cortana, your personal assistant. Cortana will tell you to leave early, so as not to get caught in traffic and help in time to get home. Available on the Nokia Lumia 635 and other smartphones Lumia ».
In the second video Microsoft says that with the help of Cortana can set individual reminders for contacts in your address book.
"Hi, this is Cortana, your personal assistant. Cortana - only a personal digital assistant that allows you to set individual reminders for phone calls, text messages and emails. Available on the Nokia Lumia 635 and other smartphones Lumia ».
Despite the claims of Microsoft, in a really Cortana does almost all the same as Siri: can make appointments in the calendar and remind you of upcoming events, search the web, play music, write SMS dictation, launch applications, find nearby cafes and restaurants with high Rankings.