


When Cortana becomes available for iOS later this year, that reach will extend even further. Still, this marks an important step for Microsoft: Early Windows 10 user surveys indicate that Cortana is quickly becoming a favorite feature, and this means that Android users will be able to take her with them on the go.Īs Microsoft looks to extend its reach past the Windows ecosystem, Cortana's ability to learn from users across devices is quickly becoming a crucial part of the company's sales pitch. In the beta, you can't use Cortana to launch another app, and you can't use your voice to activate Cortana hands-free, according to the Microsoft blog. Today, Microsoft released Cortana - its virtual digital assistant (think Apple's Siri with an attitude) - into a public beta for Android smartphones.Īnybody can download and install Cortana to their Android devices, so long as they're okay with the fact that this early version has some limitations. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in a Cortana t-shirt. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
