Apparently, the strategy Apple is to develop future voice applications as well Siri on HomePod, iOS and Mac.
Apple recently bought the startup PullString, created to develop and publish voice applications.
In the past, PullString developed a technology that allowed voice interaction between children and toys. The platform helps toy makers develop interactive voice applications on dolls, dolls and other children's gadgets.
The next step was the development of voice applications for platforms Amazon Echo si Google Assistant.
Currently, PullString helps companies to design, to prototype and to public voice applications in minutes, using his tools. It helps to focus more on developing new ideas voice technology and urge them to forget about AI (Artificial Intelligence) and what it means "machine learning".
Although Apple declined to provide official information, it appears that PullString received about $ 30 million, plus another $ 10 million from top-level management.
In the near future, Apple could use the PullString experience to make it easier to write and design voice-based applications for Siri. Voice assistant present on HomePod, iOS and macOS. Compared to Echo and Google Assistant, Siri he has a lot to recover.
