Cortana for Android update removes “Hey Cortana” feature
Microsoft yesterday updated Cortana for Android, removing the “Hey Cortana” feature from the version available in the US market. This comes just a few days after bringing Cortana for Android out of beta and officially launching the full product.
The Redmond-based company hasn’t released an official statement yet, but initial reports indicate that the “Hey Cortana” feature was having conflicts with the device’s microphone.
There was already hints that the “Hey Cortana” feature wouldn’t work properly on Android, which is largely because of developer restrictions.
Microsoft is partnering with Cyanogen to offer Cortana for Android in its fullest form on Cyanogen-powered smartphones, which is as close as Android will get to seeing this function, for now.
This update to Cortana for Android also brings some stability enhancements as well as improved call and text features.
Cortana for Android is available to download for free from the Play Store.
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