Apple set to add Vietnamese to Siri
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Apple has placed an advertisement for a Vietnamese language specialist for its virtual assistant Siri team.
According to the LinkedIn job post, the person will be based at Ang Mo Kio in Singapore. The 15 key qualifications applicants require include reading, writing, and comprehension skills in both English and Vietnamese, understanding verbal nuances in Vietnamese, and having an understanding of the Asia-Pacific region and cultural variations where the language is spoken.
Analysts said the company might be seeking to develop Siri in the Vietnamese market. It currently supports 37 languages, but not Vietnamese.
According to MacRumors forum, an aggregator of Apple-related rumors and reports on the web, Apple is also looking for Ukrainian, Hungarian, Slovak, Czech, Croatian, Greek, Flemish, Romanian, Polish, and Indonesian language specialists.
If successful, it is possible these languages will be added to Siri in the iOS 15 update. Apple has gone on a hiring spree in Vietnam since the beginning of this year including from senior roles like regional operations.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific qualifications is Apple seeking for the Vietnamese language specialist role?
Which specific qualifications is Apple seeking for the Vietnamese language specialist role?
Applicants need reading, writing, and comprehension skills in both English and Vietnamese. They also require understanding of Vietnamese verbal nuances and cultural variations within the Asia-Pacific region where the language is spoken.
Q.Where will the new Vietnamese language specialist be located?
Where will the new Vietnamese language specialist be located?
The new Vietnamese language specialist for Siri will be based at Ang Mo Kio in Singapore, according to the LinkedIn job post placed by Apple.
Q.What other languages might Apple be adding to Siri?
What other languages might Apple be adding to Siri?
Apple is reportedly seeking specialists for Ukrainian, Hungarian, Slovak, Czech, Croatian, Greek, Flemish, Romanian, Polish, and Indonesian. These languages could potentially be added to Siri with the iOS 15 update.
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