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Google Now does do location-based reminders. I've never tried the "Next time I'm talking to my mom" thing, though.


I'd be interested to know if Google Now can do people reminders. Unfortunately I sold my last Android device so I'm unable to test it myself, but a quick search brings up this article[1] which suggests that it doesn't exist yet. Either way, I'm sure it's only a matter of time until both Siri and Google Now can do it too (which is a good thing, I've found it incredibly useful).

[1]. https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/3122344?hl=en


It can't do reminders when you are around people yet but there have been clues[1] that it's coming found when poking inside the Google Search app. It's expected to make use of the leaked Google Nearby[2] which will "...periodically turn on the mic, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and similar features..." to aid with proximity.

1. http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/03/17/rumor-remind-me-when... 2. http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/06/06/exclusive-google-wil...


Wouldn't your friend get happier clients if he charged them a little bit? It'd probably give them a stronger placebo effect.


People are shallow. The computer is their best friend 95% of the time, but they remember the last 5% and how much it cost them more than anything.


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