Google Gemini vs Siri (Apple Intelligence) - 50 Commands Each
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Introduction
In a recent side-by-side comparison, the latest voice assistants from Apple and Google were put to the test: Siri running Apple Intelligence on the iPhone 15 and Gemini Advance on the Google Pixel 8. The experiment involved asking 50 identical commands to assess their performance, speed, and response quality. This evaluation, taking place during the early stages of both technologies—especially for Apple Intelligence, only recently released—allowed us to examine which assistant might be the reigning champion in voice recognition.
Image Generation
The test commenced with a complex command to generate an image: "Generate a picture of a horse in the middle of a mountain." Here, Gemini displayed its strength by creating a picture from scratch, whereas Siri merely fetched existing images from the web. Although Apple has hinted at a new tool called "image playground" coming soon, it isn't available on iOS just yet.
Device Comparison
Next, the assistants were tasked to compare devices: "Compare the Galaxy S24 Ultra against the iPhone 15 Pro Max." Gemini excelled in this request, offering a detailed comparison that left Siri trailing.
Handling Corrections
Testing their ability to understand interruptions, I set a timer and stumbled through my request: "Set a timer for 20 minutes, I mean 10 minutes, I mean 8 minutes." Siri succeeded in accommodating my corrections seamlessly, while Gemini captured only the first part of my adjustments and struggled with the last one.
Multi-command Understanding
When given multiple queries: "What's the weather in my area and also what time is it in Alaska and who's the tallest man on Earth?" Gemini successfully responded to all parts, while Siri faltered.
Recipe Suggestions
Asking for recipe ideas based on available ingredients yielded different results: "In my fridge, I have yogurt, eggs, tomatoes, chicken, and strawberries. Create a recipe with these ingredients." Gemini again impressed with a creative idea while Siri simply conducted a Google search.
Ongoing Conversations
When examining how each assistant handled follow-up questions in a conversation, a series of related commands were posed, including inquiries about the capital of Argentina and trip planning. Gemini provided thorough responses to all requests, demonstrating a strong grasp of context. Siri, although quicker, required multiple taps to navigate follow-up questions.
Music and Audio Recognition
Both assistants performed well in this category. For playing a specific song, Siri found "The Sims" theme song seamlessly, while Gemini leveraged its music recognition feature to identify songs playing in the background effectively.
Reminders and Gift Ideas
The task of setting reminders and gift suggestions led to another disparity, with both assistants able to schedule reminders. Despite this, Gemini delivered a list of gift ideas that catered to various interests, displaying a more robust capability in context understanding.
Everyday Tasks and Assistance
When presented with common requests, both assistants managed to help with tasks like checking phone usage, displaying emails, and providing navigation assistance. However, in summary and research integration tasks, each assistant employed different methods. Apple offers summarization features in apps like Safari and Mail, while Gemini effectively assists in managing information across Google apps.
Conclusion
In various practical scenarios, Gemini outperformed Siri by providing more detailed responses and maintaining clearer formats across commands. Nonetheless, Siri maintained a faster response time and minimized user interruption for simple queries. Despite this current edge, Apple Intelligence is still evolving, and upcoming features may give Siri a competitive edge in the near future.
With these evaluations, it’s anticipated that both voice assistants will advance in capabilities, and a follow-up comparison video will be released as improvements surface.
Keywords
- Google Gemini
- Siri
- Apple Intelligence
- Voice Assistants
- Comparison
- Image Generation
- Device Comparison
- Multi-command
- Recipe Ideas
- Everyday Tasks
FAQ
1. What is Google Gemini? Google Gemini is a voice assistant developed by Google, designed to respond to various user commands and queries.
2. What is Siri (Apple Intelligence)? Siri, now integrated with Apple Intelligence, is Apple's voice assistant, which responds to user requests and performs tasks on Apple devices.
3. How did Gemini perform in image generation? Gemini successfully generated images from scratch, while Siri could only retrieve existing images from the web.
4. Which assistant handled corrections better? Siri demonstrated a better ability to follow corrections in real-time compared to Gemini.
5. What were the assistants tested on? They were tested on a series of 50 identical commands covering various tasks such as image generation, device comparison, recipe suggestions, and reminders.
6. Is Apple Intelligence fully developed? No, Apple Intelligence is still in its early stages, with more features expected to be added in future updates.
