Steve Jobs Contacted Siri Just Three Weeks After App's Initial Launch, Disliked the Name

network world reports on keynote speech given in chicago yesterday siri co-founder dag kittlaus in described of developments led apple acquiring company , folding technology iphone 4s. according kittlaus, steve jobs contacted him 3 weeks after siri launched iphone app in 2010 set meeting started relationship.

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and wanted me come on house next day, , did, , spent 3 hours him in front of fireplace having surreal conversation future.

and, know, talked why apple going win, , talked how siri doing. , excited fact that.. know, interested in area in general but, know, they're patient, don't jump on until feel can go after new , felt cracked it. attraction.

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kittlaus noted jobs wasn't enamored "siri" name, under persistent support kittlaus , failure come alternative liked better, jobs decided keep name when feature launched on iphone 4s last october.

siri's iphone app launched in february 2010, , apple acquired company less 3 months later. kittlaus worked @ apple until last october, when left pursue other opportunities , closer family in chicago.

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you know you've done right when ceo of major company invites on house chat!

 

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