Siri, Meet Cortana: the Windows Version of You

Leak reveals Cortana, Windows Phone 8.1's mashup of Siri and Google Now - (PC Now)
Brad Chacos

Windows Phone 8.1's incoming digital assistant has long had a name, but now we've caught a glimpse of Cortana's face. Cortana the digital assistant (see below) isn't a mirror image of Cortana the AI (see above), the faithful partner found in the legendary Halo video game series, but it will call you Master Chief if you'd like. The Verge reports that the digital assistant sports the Siri-like ability to call you by the name of your choice, and the circular blue icon will animate while it speaks to lend it a bit of personality.

Source for picture: THE VERGE

Siri isn't the only digital assistant Microsoft's gunning for. Cortana will reportedly draw in data from Bing and Foursquare to deliver contextual information in a Google Now-esque fashion. That'll be augmented by tidbits it learns about you from your interactions with the assistant, the Verge reports, along with the customizable information—such as flight info, reminders, contacts info, and more—you choose to store in Cortana's "Notebook," which will add even more individualized flavor to her informative interactions.

It may be getting close to the time where I trade in my iPhone for a Windows Phone. This one screen looks pretty dope and the screens and interface are much better on the newer Windows phones. I've always also imagined Siri to be a feminist with horrible navigation skills. Cortana sounds way sexier and helped Master Chief defeat aliens. But who knows, the iPhone 6 may be able to cure AIDS or something.