“Siri will play a major role in Apple‘s future, according to its latest patent filing, hinting a full spectrum of Apple products will integrate the voice-activated assistant,” Mobiledia reports for Forbes.

“The company filed a new patent application for Siri, which includes a diagram showing the voice-activated assistant could be included in many products and services, including computers, tablets, connected televisions, cameras, Web and e-mail platforms, and vehicles,” Mobiledia reports. “The patent doesn’t make clear exactly where the Cupertino, Calif.-based company will take Siri next, but it raises the possibility of branding all future Apple products with Siri technology, potentially starting with the next iPad release.”

Mobiledia reports, “Such a move will closely tie intuitive voice recognition to Apple’s already-successful brand, and secure its leadership in the competitive voice technology race.”

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