Cortana adds destination weather updates and online check-in to flight alerts

Microsoft’s personal assistant for Windows Phone, Cortana, just got an update that improves its flight alerts. It’s a lot smarter about getting you on your flight in time, and shows up Siri and Google Now in terms of offering useful information. Cortana previously tracked flights by scanning your email inbox, but it can now surface all your upcoming travel plans when you say, “Show me my flights”. If you’ve got multiple trips planned, say, “Show me my flights to Washington DC in October with United” to view details on specific flights. Cortana will also alert you when your flight’s online…

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