Home / Software & Gaming / Apps / Cortana to hit Android in June, iOS later in the year

Cortana to hit Android in June, iOS later in the year

Earlier this week, Microsoft detailed its new method for syncing up Windows 10 with Microsoft's other apps on iOS and Android. This includes bringing the Cortana digital assistant to Google and Apple's respective platforms this year. At the time, a release date was not touched upon but it looks like Android users can expect Cortana in June.

iOS users will have to wait until later on in the year. This is all part of Microsoft's new devices and services initiative, which CEO Satya Nadella put in to place last year, kicking things off by bringing the Office app suite to iOS.

cortana_-e1405939516504

While Android and iOS devices will have access to Cortana, there are some features that won't be ported from non-Windows phone devices. For example, you won't be able to open up apps, toggle settings, or have Cortana open up by saying “Hey, Cortana”, as these functions require deeper integration with the phone.

Aside from that, we don't actually know for sure when Windows 10 will launch. However, sources close with the matter are currently touting a 29th of July release date. The Windows 10 OS won't be heading to mobile devices or the Xbox One console until later in the year though.

Discuss on our Facebook page, HERE.

KitGuru Says: Microsoft has been making a big push on mobile, in an effort to get people on all platforms using its own apps. Now with this extra integration with Windows 10, it is possible that Microsoft's apps and services will gain some popularity on all platforms. 

Via: Forbes

Become a Patron!

Check Also

Nvidia’s latest driver update prepares for Windows 11

Windows 11 is the next major system update for the PC platform, bringing with it …

3 comments

  1. just what I always wanted, a blue naked chick on my phone….

  2. ❖♢❖♢❖ $83 /h0ur @mi27//

    ➨➨➨http://NetCybereOrganizationStore.work/flash/h0me

  3. =⚔⚔⚔=———-.½½½½kitguru Find More _____________

We've noticed that you are using an ad blocker.

Thank you for visiting KitGuru. Our news and reviews teams work hard to bring you the latest stories and finest, in-depth analysis.

We want to be as informative as possible – and to help our readers make the best buying decisions. The mechanism we use to run our business and pay some of the best journalists in the world, is advertising.

If you want to support KitGuru, then please add www.kitguru.net to your ad blocking whitelist or disable your adblocking software. It really makes a difference and allows us to continue creating the kind of content you really want to read.

It is important you know that we don’t run pop ups, pop unders, audio ads, code tracking ads or anything else that would interfere with the KitGuru experience. Adblockers can actually block some of our free content, such as galleries!