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Back to School with Google Voice Search

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Tutor, tour guide, personal assistant… Kraft Dinner sous-chef Make sure the Google Search app is in the proverbial backpack when you head off to school this fall. Download the Google Search app for iPhone, or use it on Android to help find your way around campus, translate professor-speak and make sure you’re not late for your next class… all without typing a word!
Whatever screen you’re on when you head to school, just open Google Search, tap the mic icon, and ask “Where’s the Ryerson Student Union Building?” or “Do I need an umbrella today?” You can speak naturally, and Google will answer with real-world answers.
Here are some suggestions for putting Google Voice Search through its back-to-school paces.

“Where is Pitman Hall?” New dorm, new school, maybe an entirely new city? Tap on the mic and tell Google what you’re looking for. If you have the audio volume turned up on your device, you’ll hear Google tell you the address of Ryerson University’s largest residence, and you’ll get the dorm’s location on a map. Tap navigate or just say “Navigate to Pitman Hall,” and follow Google Maps’ turn-by-turn directions for driving, walking, public transit or biking.

“Define ‘laggard’” If your History of Europe 101 prof tells the class she has “no time for laggards”, tap the mic, ask for the definition of the term (no need to worry about typos) and you’ll know what exactly she means. The definition is spoken back to you and available on your screen.

“Who was Charlemagne?” Don’t be a laggard. Google Voice search uses the power of the Knowledge Graph to deliver exactly the information you need, exactly when you need it.

“Set calendar event, history study group at 7pm” Tap the mic and with a few words you have updated your calendar to make sure you stay on top of your studies.
“Set alarm for 30 minutes from now, label: Laundry.” Google Voice Search is seamlessly integrated into your Android device, making sure that you get your whites out the dryer before they wrinkle… or your roommate dumps them on the floor.
“What time does Loblaws close?” Faster than looking up a business’s website, Google Voice Search results quickly display the nearest grocery store’s hours of operation and location.
“Remind me to pick up Kraft Dinner at Loblaws” When you set foot in the grocery store, Google will remind you to pick up some KD for dinner.
“Note to self, I’m parked on level D3” Tap the mic and add a note to Google Keep, Evernote or Catch.
“Show me a video of how to cook Kraft Dinner” Google Voice Search results display YouTube videos with step-by-step instructions on how to cook your first dinner away from home.

“How many tablespoons in a cup?” Super fast, straight-forward answers to the questions you ask. Especially handy in the kitchen for those Imperial-Metric conversions.
“What’s a good Thai restaurant?” Sick of doing dishes? Google Voice Search results offer suggestions for nearby restaurants, showing locations and user reviews.
“When is Thanksgiving?” Missing home cooked meals? Ask Google about the next holiday.
“Remind me to call mom tonight” It’s ok to be homesick. Tap the mic and reminders seamlessly integrate with Google Now.
“What is the status of Air Canada Flight 103” Listen to your flight status or check the results on your screen. Google Voice Search makes sure you don’t miss that flight home for turkey dinner!

Heading off to school can be pretty overwhelming experience with so much to take in all at once. But if you have a question or need some help, don’t forget to speak up. Google Voice Search may have the answers you’re looking for this fall. Posted by Aaron Brindle, Google Canada

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