On previous Android phones, initiating Voice Actions/Search was as easy as simply holding the hardware search button. But the Galaxy Nexus lost that button. Right now the only two ways I had found to initiate the function is by pressing the ridiculously small microphone to the right of the Google search box at the top of the home screen. This is not an easy icon to hit when driving, but at least it opens up the new ICS voice recognition protocol.
I also found an app called "Voice Dialer" in the app drawer, and I added it to the home screen. But this operates differently than the new and improved ICS speech recognition feature. This Voice Dialer app looks like a carryover from Gingerbread, and I noticed it is not as accurate.
Also, has anyone found a comprehensive tutorial on what the voice commands are? I understand it won't be like Siri, but if I am driving, can I schedule an appointment using voice or can I simply open the calendar app by speaking "Open Calendar"?
I also found an app called "Voice Dialer" in the app drawer, and I added it to the home screen. But this operates differently than the new and improved ICS speech recognition feature. This Voice Dialer app looks like a carryover from Gingerbread, and I noticed it is not as accurate.
Also, has anyone found a comprehensive tutorial on what the voice commands are? I understand it won't be like Siri, but if I am driving, can I schedule an appointment using voice or can I simply open the calendar app by speaking "Open Calendar"?