Apple acquired voice technology startup based in the United Kingdom, VocalIQ, according to a report published by the Financial Times. A spokesman for the Cupertino company “confirmed” the acquisition but declined to give information about it. Instead, made the statement that it is already usual “. The Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans,”
But it is not hard to imagine Apple has in mind for the VocalIQ technology. The startup uses machine learning to build virtual assistants conversation, similar to those seen in films like Iron Man and It . Apple has shown interested in this market, as was clearly demonstrated with the launch of Siri in 2011, and in its various iterations since.
Perhaps what is even more interesting is the fact that the VocalIQ We had in the past partnered with General Motors and other manufacturers to implement its voice technology in vehicles. Apple, as we know, is currently developing a self connected platform known as CarPlay, which is based in the voice commands input, and rumor has it that the giant of Cupertino would be working on an electric car.
So it would be logical to assume that Apple is interested in acquiring a company dedicated to this type of technology to implement a new voice assistant system for their new cars, considering that the rumors about the car is correct. Anyway, the VocalIQ will be a good addition to the development of the Apple technology that has a good chance of appearing in CarPlay.
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