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    Apple's New iPhone Ads: Dance with Zooey Deschanel, Cook Gazpacho with Samuel L. Jackson

    By Kate Stanhope | TV Guide – Tue, Apr 17, 2012 8:47 AM PDT

    Apple usually lets its products speak for themselves, but this time, the tech company has hired celebrities Zooey Deschanel and Samuel L. Jackson to do all the talking.

    In two new commercials for Apple's iPhone 4S — which features the voice-activated personal assistant Siri — the two famous faces are seen using the feature for a wide variety of tasks.

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    On a rainy day, the New Girl star employs Siri to get tomato soup delivered and start a dance party. For Jackson, Siri helps him get the risotto and gazpacho ready for date night. (Side note: Jackson's longtime wife sounds like one lucky lady!)

    Watch Deschanel's ador—wait for it — kable ad:

    Watch Jackson's delicious commercial:

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