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Microsoft Updates Cortana for Android: Remember Feature and Photo Reminder Added

The two new features landing on Cortana for Android were rolled out to iOS users last week. Microsoft has improved Cortana so the assistant can now remember what she is told and recall it on demand.

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has issued a new update for on the platform today. The upgrade is minimal but does add a couple of new features. Users running the virtual voice assistant on an Android device can now grab the update via the Play Store.

The chief new feature is the ability for Cortana to now deal with photo reminders. You may remember that Microsoft rolled out this feature to iOS devices a week ago. Now it is the turn of Android users to get to try out photo reminders. This feature has been around on the Windows Insider Program since build 14322.

Cortana is also getting a boost in her remembering skills in the new Android update. The virtual assistant can now remember what you say to her and recall it across devices on demand.

Cortana Version 1.9.5 for Android

Changelog:

    “Now you can add a photo to a reminder. Try “Hey Cortana, remind me to pick this up at the store” and add your photo.

    Can remember what you tell her and recall it on demand, across all your devices.

For those who are interested, this update brings the version number to 1.9.5.”

Cortana has been rolled out to iOS and Android, as well as Microsoft's core services. The assistant has recently made a debut on the Xbox One console, improving voice on the gaming machine. However, Microsoft said last month that users will not be forced to use the service.

The latest update for Android can be found at the source.

Luke Jones
Luke Jones
Luke has been writing about all things tech for more than five years. He is following Microsoft closely to bring you the latest news about Windows, Office, Azure, Skype, HoloLens and all the rest of their products.

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