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Microsoft finally created its own digital assistant for Windows Phone earlier this year, based on Cortana from the Halo universe. Cortana has remained exclusive to Windows Phone for a while now but that could change soon as new speculation arises, suggesting that Cortana will soon hit new devices.
During a briefing with the press and a few analysts, Microsoft Chief Experience Officer, Julie Larson-Green made a few choice comments regarding Cortana's future, suggesting that the digital assistant will be able to do many things beyond basic smartphone functions.
When asked if these comments meant that Cortana was on her way to new platforms, Julie replied “the short answer is yeah”. Unfortunately, that is really where the news ends as no further elaborations were made. However, it wouldn't be all that surprising to see Cortana integrated in to Windows 10 or Surface tablets.
It is also possible that Microsoft will take Google's approach and launch a Cortana app for other mobile operating systems, much like Google Now.
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KitGuru Says: Well it's not much information but at least we know that plans are in place to expand Cortana's reach beyond Windows Phone devices. Would you guys like to see Cortana integrated in to Windows 10?
Cortana in Windows 10? Hell yeah
Cortana is just a voice right? I don’t have a windows phone, just asking.
If the answer is yes, then they should start thinking in Microsoft using the animated version of her that we have seen in Halo. Having a voice is nice. Having a pretty face, just the face, coming up as a semi transparent image in one corner of your screen(optional of course) could make Cortana look like something at least one step or two above Siri and the rest of digital assistants.
No, she’s Microsoft’s entire AI engine. While the only consumer platform she’s currently on right now is Windows Phone, she’s used and tested in many more ways internally.
Yeah, I definitely wouldn’t say no to Cortana in Windows 10, not least because I wear a headset at home and use a laptop in work so I could definitely use the voice commands, or even dictation (if she does that)?
I’m running 10 right now and I have been poking – She is here, but not activated/pieces are missing.
I’m running 10 right now and I have been poking – She is here, but not activated/pieces are missing.