WP8.1 voice assistant Cortana original name Alyx

Computer Store News: Microsoft used the personal assistant Cortana in the Halo game as the name of the WP8.1 voice assistant. It was originally opposed by the game studio, and the process was a twist. But what if it wasn't Cortana? Microsoft Marcus Ash revealed that Cortana was called Alyx in the early days, and you changed her.

▲Alyx on the left and Cortana on the right

Alyx Vance, the heroine in the game Half-Life You are almost the only partner in the journey. She is good at close combat, precise shots and high IQ.

Who changed Microsoft's decision? That's right, you guys, many Windows Phone users, have always wanted Cortana as the voice assistant's name.

“ We found on the uservoice website that everyone likes the name Cortana, which gives us confidence. The choice of Cortana's name was discussed at the meeting. ”

This is the partial test application interface of the previously leaked WP8 GDR3 and WP8.1. The zCortana application appeared. This is the initial version of the voice assistant service, so everyone hopes This name can be continued.

This is a historical episode, but keep in mind that if it is not the voice feedback of WP users, the Windows Phone 8.1 voice assistant may be called Alyx, not Cortana.