This short article by Neven Mrgan reminded me of something I was always going to mention. The iPhone voice recognition system is not perfect, – but it’s the very first time I’ve ever used speech to control a device where I felt like it worked. From hands free calling, to picking playlists, it’s actually improved my life. For the record, I wholeheartedly second Neven’s additions of these new commands:

• “What time is it?”
• “New voice memo”

And I’d like to add to the list:

• “Play Audiobook:”

Although the music selection is fantastically implemented, I always have to do a hack playlist to get an audiobook to play.