Earlier this month, Apple announced the iPhone 4S, which later went on to sell four million units on launch weekend. Along with Apple's usual "thinner, faster, and lighter" deal with next-generation devices, the iPhone 4S also includes a new feature dubbed "Siri." Put simply, Siri is a voice-activated personal assistant that allows iPhone 4S users to get things done by speaking. Users can ask Siri a variety of questions, topics, statements, etc., and receive a response most of the time.As expected, the industry saw Siri's potential and it has been a popular discussion since the announcement was made. 

But, don't fear Android users! Speaktoit, a free assistant that is similar to Siri in functionality, has been booming the past couple of weeks. According to information sent to It's All Tech by a PR firm, user numbers have increased by 1250% and the app is receiving about 15,000 downloads per day. 

Speaktoit's main features include the ability to speak naturally to it and the functionalities built into it. For example, users of the app are able to update Facebook statuses, post tweets, find news, receive weather information, call friends and family, and more. There also isn't a specific way users must speak to the app as it recognizes most variations. Speaktoit also includes the ability for its users to create a cartoon avatar to customize the look and feel of the app. 

Speaktoit is available as a free download from the Android Market here. The app requires Android OS 2.1 or better and currently has a 4.5/5 star rating from users. It's All Tech has also been told that Speaktoit for iOS will be submitted to Apple for review sometime in the next two weeks. Windows Phone support will be coming in January 2012 and BlackBerry users will be able to download Speaktoit in early 2012.  

We've included a video of the app in action below:

Screenshots of Speaktoit