Microsoft is asking Windows Insiders to give Cortana a whirl on their iOS devices.
Cortana is Microsoft’s virtual assistant. The company made a beta version available to Android handsets back in August, and now it is the iPhone’s turn.
Cortana for iOS can be used to track flights and calendar appointments, set reminders and alarms, and monitor packages. Microsoft said testers will not be able to launch Cortana with the “Hey, Cortana” catch phrase, but most other features are intact. Cortana testers will still be able to interact with Siri, Apple’s own personal assistant.
Cortana for iOS is free to download from Microsoft’s Windows Insider community, though interested testers need to complete a questionnaire in order to gain access to the program. Microsoft said it will use feedback from these testers to improve Cortana over time.
