TS4079: Get help with Siri

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juss7
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Q: Why cant my siri on iphone 4s tell me where i am, it says: i can only look for businesses, maps and traffic in the United States and when you're using U.S. English. well i live in the uk, and we should have this on our iphones we paid a lot for it?

Why cant i use siri for telling me where i am? in the uk........

iPhone 4S, iOS 5

Posted on Jun 3, 2012 2:24 PM

by roaminggnome,Solvedanswer
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juss7 wrote:

 

I have iphone 4s i got it yesterday, its oncontract and i have all the features i have it all for my contract, but when i use Siri and ask it where am I? it says :  it can only be used if u live in the U.S., which is no help cos we all live somewhere in this world and we want to know where we are when we get lost, so this feature isnt good only if u live in the U.S.

You can still use it in other countries.  You simply cannot use this one particular feature of SIRI in the U.K yet.  you can still use other features of SIRI.

Posted on Jun 3, 2012 2:38 PM

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  • by roaminggnome,

    roaminggnome roaminggnome Jun 3, 2012 2:27 PM in response to juss7
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    Jun 3, 2012 2:27 PM in response to juss7

    " Siri is available in beta only on iPhone 4S and requires Internet access. Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Cellular data charges may apply."

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4992

  • by juss7,

    juss7 juss7 Jun 3, 2012 2:33 PM in response to roaminggnome
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    Jun 3, 2012 2:33 PM in response to roaminggnome

    I have iphone 4s i got it yesterday, its oncontract and i have all the features i have it all for my contract, but when i use Siri and ask it where am I? it says :  it can only be used if u live in the U.S., which is no help cos we all live somewhere in this world and we want to know where we are when we get lost, so this feature isnt good only if u live in the U.S.

  • by The Huntress,Helpful

    The Huntress The Huntress Jun 3, 2012 2:37 PM in response to juss7
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    Jun 3, 2012 2:37 PM in response to juss7

    Apple's web site does state that maps and local search support is currently only available in the US.  Additional countries will be added in 2012.  See here http://www.apple.com/iphone/features/siri-faq.html

  • by ThatguyfromThatplace,Helpful

    ThatguyfromThatplace ThatguyfromThatplace Jun 3, 2012 2:37 PM in response to juss7
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    Jun 3, 2012 2:37 PM in response to juss7

    As has been stated, Siri is in bata, and does not fully function in some areas. Only the US gets it's full functionality as of yet, this is not something hidden, it has been public knowledge since the 4S was released. Until full functionality is rolled out across the board, the best thing to use is the Maps app (which will show your current location), or any other map application that has realtime location based information.

  • by roaminggnome,Solvedanswer

    roaminggnome roaminggnome Jun 3, 2012 2:38 PM in response to juss7
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    Jun 3, 2012 2:38 PM in response to juss7

    juss7 wrote:

     

    I have iphone 4s i got it yesterday, its oncontract and i have all the features i have it all for my contract, but when i use Siri and ask it where am I? it says :  it can only be used if u live in the U.S., which is no help cos we all live somewhere in this world and we want to know where we are when we get lost, so this feature isnt good only if u live in the U.S.

    You can still use it in other countries.  You simply cannot use this one particular feature of SIRI in the U.K yet.  you can still use other features of SIRI.

  • by tonefox,

    tonefox tonefox Jun 3, 2012 2:39 PM in response to juss7
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    Jun 3, 2012 2:39 PM in response to juss7

    What do you not understand in " Siri is available in beta only on iPhone 4S and requires Internet access. Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Cellular data charges may apply."

     

    It is going to take time for Apple to record the location of every coffee bar in the world. They started with the US. That's where they are. They are working on it.

  • by juss7,

    juss7 juss7 Jun 3, 2012 2:43 PM in response to ThatguyfromThatplace
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    Jun 3, 2012 2:43 PM in response to ThatguyfromThatplace

    Thanks its just ive looked for the reason on apple website but couldnt see why we couldnt use it here in the UK. I just hope its up and running soon in the UK. thanks Guys....

  • by juss7,

    juss7 juss7 Jun 3, 2012 2:52 PM in response to The Huntress
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    Jun 3, 2012 2:52 PM in response to The Huntress

    Hi i took a look at u link it just say that the following lauguages which uk is included but it dont say anything like maps, thats the only thing now finding where u r in the uk, i just hope they sort this out soon, my samsung s2 does it. ta juss7

  • by The Huntress,Helpful

    The Huntress The Huntress Jun 3, 2012 3:07 PM in response to juss7
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    Jun 3, 2012 3:07 PM in response to juss7

    Look at the page further up entitled 'What Siri Can Do For You' and it's half way down, it states:

     

    Siri can also assist you using these apps and services in the U.S. in English:

     

    • Maps
    • Local search with Yelp!

     

    Maps and local search support will be available in additional countries in 2012.