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Is it really “Hacking”?

November 1st, 2011 by cameronfrick

Apple has recently come out with the iPhone 4S, which includes Siri, a voice recognition software that allows users to write text messages, schedule appointments, and check the local weather. Within days Redpepper had staged and filmed an ad mocking the new Apple product. http://redpepperland.tumblr.com/post/11730859389/have-siri-pour-you-a-beer.  These “hacking” type videos have been numerous over the past couple of weeks as Bank of America and Remember the Milk, a mobile to-do list, have both launched ads that link Siri to the use of their product. Can this be considered hacking? Many stories have developed about how businesses are taking advantage of Apple’s new product. But isn’t that why Apple created it? I’m pretty sure that Apple knew that companies were going to develop and market new features in connection with their product. Remember we are dealing with Apple here!

http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/hackers-find-quirky-uses-for-siri-10272011.html

 

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