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Wanted: A truly helpful mobile virtual personal assistant Sep 1st 2013, 13:30, by , Computerworld We've been on the brink of a new relationship with our gadgets for years. "Real soon now," we're told, mobile apps will interrupt us with personalized information we never asked for. These interruptions would show us opportunities ("Those shirts you like are half-off at the store around the corner"), facilitate our social lives ("Your friend Janet is also visiting New York and is free for lunch—would you like to invite her?") and save our bacon ("You haven't ordered a flower delivery for your anniversary—would you like me to take care of it?"). What are they waiting for? The contenders Apple's Siri responds impressively but doesn't take the initiative to interrupt much. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Media files: mobile-device-manager-100052311-small.jpg

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