Comments on: Update: Google Advanced Voice Search Delayed by Apple?

By: Emeus

Emeus — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:20:05 +0000

I agree the app is good. 8.5/10.

By: Rey

Rey — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:57:33 +0000

Yes it has arrived. And it is amazingly good! Great for searching directions without having to type. I love it. It can also be used to find webpages if you don't want to type the full URL. After using it, I wish it was integrated with Safari so I could voice search URLs instead. Great job on Google's part

By: Fraser

Fraser — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:53:25 +0000

The voice search is "finally" available and is pretty amazing. Check it out. Room for improvement but a cool start.

By: Emeus

Emeus — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:52:24 +0000

lol @ Josh

By: Josh Hofer

Josh Hofer — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:53:07 +0000

Take a look at the reviews for the Google Mobile app in the store... So many people pissed off that the updated hasn't be pushed yet. Placing the blame on just about everyone possible. It's so stupid.

Don't get me wrong, I am pretty damn excited to try this out. It would be a lie to say I didn't check updates every hour on Friday haha, but it's certainly not the end of the word that it hasn't been posted yet. And I surely wouldn't take it as far as posing one star reviews on that app just because the new update hasn't been pushed when it was "supposed" too.

People need to chill haha

By: Moe

Moe — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:48:34 +0000

They are building hype!

By: Emeus

Emeus — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:23:57 +0000

Come on people. The recent release of Googles new phone is suppose to compete with the iPhone. Now we are wondering why Apple will not cooperate with Google?

I am surprised that Google is even submitting an app for the iPhone.

By: M. Elwan

M. Elwan — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:33:58 +0000

@jhunt4231: try NeoReader, it allows you to enter the UPC code and it will look it up.

By: Rey

Rey — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:34:04 +0000

jhunt4231: the G1 camera is capable of barcode UPC scanning because it has a special lens. The camera on our phones do not have that special lens so it won't recognize them. I saw the G1 commercial with that feature and immediately searched for a similar iPhone app, only to be disappointed after learning more.

+1 to Google

As for the delay, I was looking forward to the release too. All the news sites were hyping it up, but as mentioned, it'll show when it shows. I'm not gonna cry about it, much.

By: jhunt4231

jhunt4231 — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:17:28 +0000

Your thumbs will appretiate the extra three day workout.

Anyone heard if the barcode scanning app on the Android -G1 will be making it's way to the iPhone? Should come in handy this holiday shopping season.

By: M. Elwan

M. Elwan — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:58:58 +0000

It is 3 days people, 3 days delay. Get over it and move on. Eventually, the app will show up.

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:48:29 +0000

The whole "it did not come on Friday" thing is just ridiculous. Means nothing and is a waste of web space.

By: James

James — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:44:32 +0000

This all started when Markoff penned, "as early ad Friday" in his NY Times piece. Then every tech blog on the universe jumped inboard with the "Friday" release date. If Arrington has such good sources at Google, why didn't he initially break the story?

There is no reason for Apple to delay the app, so I think we'll see it anyday now. It would be nice though if more bloggers would check their facts before blindly posting.

By: Nitar

Nitar — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:32:19 +0000

Seems to me, theres been a fallout between the two companies...

By: Chris Oldroyd

Chris Oldroyd — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:59:29 +0000

Its gone the same way as the video!!!

By: Jeremy Sikora

Jeremy Sikora — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:56:13 +0000

@Ken, that's why I posed the question to the readers... Hence the "?" marks...

By: Ken Dawson

Ken Dawson — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:42:19 +0000

"So what is your take on this? Why did Apple delay this app from Google? Or do you think it was never slated to be released this past week at all?"

Google has been treated like any developer. Slated for release? Where have you been? Nothing is slated for release. When an app winds its way through the process it eventually appears. It's heartening that Apple offers no concessions, like it or not.