Why Siri When You Can Say It : Intelligent Voice Assistant Lands in The BlackBerry App World

Jan 15, 2012 1 Comment by

You’re probably not brave enough to admit to it, but Siri sure piqued you’re interest to the point of envy. Well, you don’t have to admit to it anymore because intelligent, voice-assistant SayIt has now landed in the BlackBerry App World to take on the iOS counterpart. Mind you, SayIt isn’t just one of your regular voice-assistants that can dial your mother’s number, play your favorite track in the playlist, or set your alarm clock. The comprehensive software is able to do many other tasks to compete with those available in other platforms. Check these features out:

For SayIt App to work, do these necessary pre-checks (as stated in the App World):
1. Blackberry OS 5, 6, 7 and higher
2. Internet connection: BIS, BES, 3G, H+, EDGE, GPRS, Wifi.
3. Allow all permissions
4. Only the OFFICIAL OS must be installed in the handset

FEATURES: (listed in the BlackBerry App World)

1. You can compose new Email, new Message (SMS), open BlackBerry Map, task, calendar, BBM, SMX using your own voice
2. You can convert Text to Speech and download the converted text as *.mp3 format
4. You can convert Speech to Text and copy the text to send via BBM, SMS, MMS, Email, etc.
5. You can ask anything you want Siri-like. You can ask: “How old is the earth?”, “Who is Justin Bieber?”, “1 plus 1 equals?”, “Tell me about your self?”

How to use:

1. Launch the application. Press “SayIt” button then say the command.
2. When composing new emails, Text messages, or BBM, using your voice, GO TO ANY TEXT INPUT FIELD (i.e in the BBM chat box or SMS typing field) Press BlackBerry’s Menu (BlackBerry logo) key, then choose SayIt. Say the message that you’d like to create and it will appear in the dialogue box.
3. Send.

Note: Reboot the phone after the installation

The SayIt App is supported in all countries according to the App World, so if you’re willing to shell out a few bucks, download the app here: http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/77606?lang=en

Once you have the application installed, maybe you can share what funny or cool answers SayIt has given your questions.

(Image from Google. No copyright infringement is intended in the use of the photo)

BlackBerry Apps

About the author

ISRAEL GOSE (or Ral) started writing BlackBerry news, updates and editorials for BBManila in 2011, and has then continued his passion for the brand up to present. A social media advocate at heart, you can see Ral hanging out most of the time on his Twitter account if he's not busy at work. Email him at israel@bbmanila.com

One Response to “Why Siri When You Can Say It : Intelligent Voice Assistant Lands in The BlackBerry App World”

  1. Malay says:

    SayIt is an awesome application i really recommend getting it, it is also much better than vlingo.

Leave a Reply