Farewell, Cortana! Microsoft shuts down the app on iOS and Android
Cortana, Microsoft’s virtual assistant designed to compete with Apple’s Siri and Google’s Assistant, is retired on mobile. Instead it will focus on offering productivity help in Windows 10, Outlook and Teams.
“As we announced in July, we will soon be ending support for the Cortana app on Android and iOS, as Cortana continues its evolution as a productivity assistant”, the company wrote.
“As of March 31, 2021, the Cortana content you created–such as reminders and lists–will no longer function in the Cortana mobile app, but can still be accessed through Cortana in Windows. Also, Cortana reminders, lists, and tasks are automatically synced to the Microsoft To Do app, which you can download to your phone for free.”
Meanwhile, Apple’s Siri will no longer default to a female voice in English.
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