Google For India Announce New Search Feature to give users access to web pages in Indian Local Languages
3 years, 4 months ago

Google For India Announce New Search Feature to give users access to web pages in Indian Local Languages

ABP News  

New Delhi: In a bid to extend the benefits of the country's growing digital economy to more people, Google India on Thursday announced a slew of new product features and partnerships at the seventh edition of Google For India event. The search engine giant announced vaccination booking, local language and voice support in Search and its digital payments platform, Google Pay. Google announced it was piloting the first-ever Google Assistant-enabled, end-to-end vaccine booking flow in India with step-wise voice assistance in 8 Indian regional languages. Last year, Google launched the 10 billion dollar Google for India Digitization Fund and this year's announcements aim at bridging more gaps and further broadening the inclusive base of India’s digital economy so that the advantages of this crucial transformation are accessible to everyone, the company added.

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Apple’s India engineers push iPhones closer to hinterlands with local languages
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Apple’s India engineers push iPhones closer to hinterlands with local languages

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Last month, Apple announced that starting April, its iPhones will support 10 Indian languages. Thanks to the expertise of its Indian teams working with global ones, support for local languages will not just help Apple catch up with what Google’s Android has offered in India for years—it will also help it capture more first-time phone buyers from non-metropolitan …

Mint Primer: This can change the way you tap the internet
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mint Primer: This can change the way you tap the internet

Live Mint  

In August this year, Google was ruled as stifling competition in the search engines business through exclusivity deals, as well as owning the Android operating system and the Chrome web browser. Regulators in the US have proposed forcing Google to stop signing deals with the likes of Apple and Mozilla, while Google’s government affairs president, Kent Walker, labelled the approach …

Google to partner with NCERT, launch edu-channels on YouTube in 29 Indian languages
3 months, 1 week ago

Google to partner with NCERT, launch edu-channels on YouTube in 29 Indian languages

Firstpost  

Google’s partnership with NCERT will introduce dedicated YouTube channels for students from grades 1 to 12, offering content in 29 Indian languages, including Indian Sign Language. Google is also working with the NPTEL to offer certified courses on YouTube This partnership marks a significant step in bringing quality education to the fingertips of millions of Indian students. By integrating advanced …

Google Maps offers free access for Indian developers to help build better solutions
3 months, 1 week ago

Google Maps offers free access for Indian developers to help build better solutions

The Hindu  

Google on Monday announced free access of Google Maps Platform from March 2025 to developers across the world and India. Tina Weyand, Senior Director of Product Management, Google Maps Platform, wrote that for Indian developers this means that instead of the recurring $200 monthly credit, developers can access up to $6,800 worth of free usage every month, distributed across all …

Google introduces AI-powered Search Results in India for English and Hindi users
7 months ago

Google introduces AI-powered Search Results in India for English and Hindi users

India TV News  

Google has officially launched its AI-powered search feature, called AI Overview, for users in India. Countries receiving Google AI overview The countries where Google’s AI Overview feature is rolling out include: India United Kingdom Japan Indonesia Mexico Brazil This broader rollout confirms Google’s commitment to expanding AI integration in search results worldwide, bringing this technology to a diverse range of …

Google to work with MeitY to train 10,000 Indian startups in integrating and using AI
8 months ago

Google to work with MeitY to train 10,000 Indian startups in integrating and using AI

Firstpost  

At the Google I/O Connect Bengaluru 2024 event, Google highlighted its commitment to fostering AI innovation in India, focusing on three key areas: multimodal, multilingual, and mobile AI Google is expanding access to its AI models in India. Image credit: Google Google has launched a series of initiatives aimed at boosting AI development in India, including training 10,000 startups through …

AI companies race to adapt chatbots to India’s many languages
8 months, 3 weeks ago

AI companies race to adapt chatbots to India’s many languages

Hindustan Times  

Global tech companies as well as local start-ups are looking to tap deeper into the Indian market with artificial intelligence platforms adapted for India’s vast range of languages, Financial Times wrote. Examples of companies and their products Microsoft, Google, and start-ups including Silicon Valley-backed Sarvam AI, founded just last year, and Krutrim, founded by Bhavish Aggarwal of Indian mobility group …

Google Search's speaking practice feature now available for users in India: Know how it works
1 year, 5 months ago

Google Search's speaking practice feature now available for users in India: Know how it works

India TV News  

Google is introducing a helpful feature in its Search for specific countries including India. Android users in places like Argentina, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and Venezuela will soon enjoy language support that focuses on improving speaking skills in English. The company's goal is to help learners practice vocabulary in practical contexts and enhance retention through spaced repetition, a proven method …

Google for India 2023: Search Generative AI to boost small businesses and enhance shopping
1 year, 5 months ago

Google for India 2023: Search Generative AI to boost small businesses and enhance shopping

Live Mint  

Google held its 9th edition event in India today, on October 19, with a primary focus on enhancing user and partner experiences within the country. With a specific emphasis on India, Google revealed its plans to eliminating barriers for its users, with a particular focus on improving the shopping experience. Google has introduced the Google Search Generative Experience, aiming to …

PM Modi holds talks with Google CEO Sundar Pichai on expanding electronics manufacturing in India
1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi holds talks with Google CEO Sundar Pichai on expanding electronics manufacturing in India

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with Google CEO Sundar Pichai, wherein they discussed the expansion of the electronics manufacturing ecosystem in India. According to an official statement, PM Modi held a virtual interaction with Pichai and they discussed Google's plan to participate in expanding the electronics manufacturing ecosystem in India. Further, Pichai informed PM Modi regarding Google’s plans …

Google Will Not Launch These 5 Things In India: All Details
1 year, 5 months ago

Google Will Not Launch These 5 Things In India: All Details

News 18  

Google has launched multiple products in India this week and the list includes the new Pixel 8 series phones and the Pixel Watch 2 smartwatch. 5 Things That Google Will Not Launch In India Pixel 8 Pro With 256GB or More Storage Google has launched the 128GB and 256GB storage variants of the Pixel 8 in the country but when …

Browsing Meets AI: Google launches AI-powered search to India and Japan
1 year, 6 months ago

Browsing Meets AI: Google launches AI-powered search to India and Japan

Firstpost  

Google has finally expanded its AI-powered search known as SGE or Search Generative Experience to India and Japan. SGE enables users to ask Google questions about specific topics and receive answers in the form of responses, as if it was an AI Chatbot Google is expanding its generative AI search experience, known as SGE, beyond the United States to India …

After US, Google launches AI-based Search in India and Japan | More deets inside
1 year, 6 months ago

After US, Google launches AI-based Search in India and Japan | More deets inside

India TV News  

Google has come up with a new feature on Thursday for its Indian users. "This week, we launched Search Labs in the first countries outside the US, India and Japan, enabling people to opt into SGE to help them better understand topics faster, uncover new viewpoints and insights and get things done more easily," Google said in a blogpost. The …

Bhashini: Desi ‘Google Translator’ Gets Major Govt Push
1 year, 6 months ago

Bhashini: Desi ‘Google Translator’ Gets Major Govt Push

News 18  

The government is seriously considering putting more efforts on empowering a local alternative to Google’s language translation services. The platform called ‘Bhashini’ was announced this year and now the government recently included ‘Bhashini’ in its Digital India expansion plans that has a budget of Rs 14,903 crore. Bhashini claims to be an ‘AI-enabled’ multi-language translation tool, currently supports 10 major …

Goodbye Google? India to develop own browser to take on Chrome, Firefox in new Atmanirbhar bid
1 year, 7 months ago

Goodbye Google? India to develop own browser to take on Chrome, Firefox in new Atmanirbhar bid

Firstpost  

MeiTY has launched the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge and plans on launching its own internet browser. For this, it has called Indian startups and software developers to build a web browser that is compliant with India’s security certification The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has inaugurated the Indian Web Browser Development Challenge, a programme to support indigenously built …

Google News expands language support by adding Gujarati and Punjabi for Indian users
1 year, 7 months ago

Google News expands language support by adding Gujarati and Punjabi for Indian users

India TV News  

Google has introduced two new Indian languages, Gujarati and Punjabi, to its 'Google News' platform, reinforcing its commitment to support the Indian language news ecosystem and broaden the reach of regional languages on the web. With this addition, Google News now supports a total of 10 Indian languages, including Bengali, English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, and Telugu. Earlier this …

Google launches 'Indian Languages Programme' to support local news publishers
1 year, 9 months ago

Google launches 'Indian Languages Programme' to support local news publishers

India TV News  

Google launches 'Indian Languages Programme' to support local news publishers The GNI Indian Languages Programme by Google supports publishers through workshops and diagnostic evaluations to improve page speed and web performance. Google has introduced the Indian Languages Programme, a comprehensive initiative aimed at empowering publishers by providing them with training, technical support, and funding to enhance their digital operations and …

‘Much better than Google,’ Microsoft official claim India top market for Bing
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Much better than Google,’ Microsoft official claim India top market for Bing

Live Mint  

India has emerged amongst the top three markets for Microsoft's new Bing search engine, which has ChatGPT incorporated into it and was launched on 7 February. A senior company official also affirmed that the search engine is much better that its rival Google. In fact, India is the top image creator market, based on users using the feature, which is …

Morning Digest | Nitu, Saweety punch their way to World Boxing titles; SC gives States, UTs and High Courts three months to set up online RTI portals, and more
1 year, 11 months ago

Morning Digest | Nitu, Saweety punch their way to World Boxing titles; SC gives States, UTs and High Courts three months to set up online RTI portals, and more

The Hindu  

Women’s World Boxing Championships | Nitu, Saweety punch their way to World titles in contrasting style Promising youngster Nitu Ghanghas and experienced hand Saweety Boora boxed out of their skin to overcome tough opponents in the 48kg and 81kg finals and claim their maiden titles in the World women’s boxing championships at the K.D. Supreme Court gives States, UTs and …

Google is bilingual in India, whether users ask for it or not
1 year, 11 months ago

Google is bilingual in India, whether users ask for it or not

The Hindu  

There’s a reason people in India have been seeing bi-lingual search results on Google. “Using advanced machine learning-based translation models and a cross-language search technology, we’ll serve you high-quality and relevant content in your local language alongside English results, if that’s how you choose to view them,” Google had said in its blog post announcing bilingual results. A similarly inconsistent …

Google Says Will Allow Users in India to Choose Default Search Engine on Android Phones
2 years, 1 month ago

Google Says Will Allow Users in India to Choose Default Search Engine on Android Phones

News 18  

After failing to get a court order to block an antitrust ruling, Google on Wednesday said it will allow users in India to choose default search engine on Android-based smartphones. “Indian users will now have the option to choose their default search engine via a choice screen that will soon start to appear when a user sets up a new …

Jaishankar meets Sundar Pichai, discusses India’s digital transformation
2 years, 3 months ago

Jaishankar meets Sundar Pichai, discusses India’s digital transformation

Live Mint  

Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai who is on a visit to India and discussed the digital transformation of the country. At the event, Sundar Pichai said India needs to create a balance between safeguarding citizens and enabling companies to innovate with its framework. Addressing the Google for India event, Sundar …

Google for India 2022 round up: Sundar Pichai on data protection, AI, projects, and more
2 years, 3 months ago

Google for India 2022 round up: Sundar Pichai on data protection, AI, projects, and more

The Hindu  

The Google for India 2022 event that concluded on December 19 stressed heavily on the implementation of Artificial Intelligence in real life scenarios. Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and Alphabet, in his conversation with Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Communications and Electronics & IT, mentioned that Google’s India Digitisation Fund will focus more on women-driven businesses and start-ups. Google is …

Google building AI model to support over 100 Indian languages: Sundar Pichai
2 years, 3 months ago

Google building AI model to support over 100 Indian languages: Sundar Pichai

The Hindu  

Google, the world’s most popular search engine, is working on making text and voice internet search available in over 100 Indian langugages, its India-born CEO Sundar Pichai said on Monday. “That includes our efforts to build a single, unified AI model that will be capable of handling over 100 Indian languages across speech and text – part of our global …

\'India is a part of me\': Google CEO Sundar Pichai after receiving Padma Bhushan
2 years, 3 months ago

\'India is a part of me\': Google CEO Sundar Pichai after receiving Padma Bhushan

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: “India is a part of me and I carry it with me wherever I go," Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has said, as he received the prestigious Padma Bhushan award from the Indian envoy to the US. It is incredibly meaningful to be honoured in this way by the country that shaped me," 50-year-old Pichai said while accepting …

Google faces pressure in India to help curb illegal lending apps
2 years, 6 months ago

Google faces pressure in India to help curb illegal lending apps

The Hindu  

Alphabet Inc's Google has been asked by the Indian government and the central bank to introduce more stringent checks to help curb the use of illegal digital lending applications in India, according to sources. Even though Google doesn't fall under the Reserve Bank of India's ambit, the U.S. tech giant has been called several times in the last few months …

Google has a cool ‘Hinglish’ feature on Google Pay. Here's how to activate and use it
2 years, 6 months ago

Google has a cool ‘Hinglish’ feature on Google Pay. Here's how to activate and use it

Firstpost  

Apart from Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi and a whole lot of other Indian languages, the Google Pay app in India also supports ‘Hinglish’ that is Hindi, written in the Roman script. So much so, that apart from Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi and a whole lot of other Indian languages, the Google Pay app in India also supports ‘Hinglish’ that is …

Google Translate adds 24 new languages including Bhojpuri, Assamese, Sanskrit, Maithili and many more
2 years, 10 months ago

Google Translate adds 24 new languages including Bhojpuri, Assamese, Sanskrit, Maithili and many more

Firstpost  

With the addition of languages like Assamese, Bhojpuri, Mizo, Kurdish etc. As real-time machine and app based translation becomes more commonly required, Google announced at their I/O developer’s conference that it has added 24 new languages to Google Translate. At their ongoing Google I/O developer’s conference, The Mountain View based tech giant announced that thanks to Machine Learning, Google Translate …

Microsoft or Google may not spring from India, says IT industry veteran Harish Mehta
2 years, 10 months ago

Microsoft or Google may not spring from India, says IT industry veteran Harish Mehta

India Today  

A Microsoft or a Google may not spring from India, IT industry veteran Harish Mehta said. The founder and Executive Chairperson of Onward Technologies Ltd said, "I am not sure if we'll see a Microsoft or a Google spring from India", citing a number of challenges in the country, including landscape and per capita income. In, Mehta, who is the …

The widening scope and relevance of Google’s Digitization Fund for India
3 years, 1 month ago

The widening scope and relevance of Google’s Digitization Fund for India

Hindustan Times  

Google’s announcement of a $1 billion investment in Airtel is the latest expansion for the tech giant’s Google for India Digitization Fund. The India focus for Google hasn’t been restricted to just the Digitization Fund for India The focus for this partnership and investment is two pronged – consumers, that’s you and us, as well as push 5G and cloud …

Google for India 2021: Google Pay to get Bill Split feature, Hinglish language option, MyShop tool
3 years, 4 months ago

Google for India 2021: Google Pay to get Bill Split feature, Hinglish language option, MyShop tool

Firstpost  

As a part of the company’s Google for India 2021 vision, customers are also getting a pilot Google Assistant-enabled, end-to-end vaccine booking flow in India. The company also hopes to make the app smarter by adding “speech to text" to let users use voice input to pay directly to another user’s bank account. The tool will be available to merchants …

Google for India 2021: Google Pay Hinglish, COVID-19 Vaccine Booking Flow Announced
3 years, 4 months ago

Google for India 2021: Google Pay Hinglish, COVID-19 Vaccine Booking Flow Announced

News 18  

Google has announced the addition of the ‘Hinglish’ language option on Google Pay – a mix of Hindi and English, specifically for Indian customers. The company says the addition of the new language option is an attempt to make interactions even “more intuitive and natural via Google Pay.” Currently, the digital payments app lets users choose between multiple Indian languages …

Google Assistant To Offer Vaccination Booking For Indians. Details Here
3 years, 4 months ago

Google Assistant To Offer Vaccination Booking For Indians. Details Here

ABP News  

New Delhi: In a bid to make vaccination easier for all, especially those unfamiliar with using a smartphone, Google India on Thursday announced a pilot of the first-ever Google Assistant-enabled, end-to-end vaccine booking in India which will be available in seven local Indian languages as well as English and Hindi. The search engine giant made the announcement at the Google …

Want to type in Hindi and other regional languages in Google Docs using voice? Here's a guide
3 years, 5 months ago

Want to type in Hindi and other regional languages in Google Docs using voice? Here's a guide

India Today  

Search engine company Google recently added a brand new feature known as 'Voice typing' to Google Docs which allows users to type using their voice. The voice typing feature supports at least forty different languages and also supports regional languages of India such as Hindi, Nepali, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada and others. Here's how you can use the 'Voice typing' feature …

Indian users can now book covid-19 vaccination slots through Google Search, Google Maps
3 years, 6 months ago

Indian users can now book covid-19 vaccination slots through Google Search, Google Maps

India Today  

Indian users can now get Covid-19 vaccine-related information from Google Search, Google Maps and the Google Voice Assistants. Google announced that it will display Covid-19 vaccination-related information such as vaccine availability, prices and more on Google Search and Google Maps. To find information regarding your nearest vacation centre, simply type “Covid vaccine near me” on Google Search. Google says that …

Google Search, Maps and Assistant will now offer detailed information on vaccines in India
3 years, 6 months ago

Google Search, Maps and Assistant will now offer detailed information on vaccines in India

Firstpost  

In addition to English, users can also search in eight languages including Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Gujarati, and Marathi Google on Wednesday said users will be able to get more information about vaccine availability and appointments for over 13,000 locations in the country across its three products – Search, Maps and Assistant – starting this week. Find more …

Google ramps up ‘safer Internet’ efforts in India
3 years, 6 months ago

Google ramps up ‘safer Internet’ efforts in India

The Hindu  

Seeing a heightened need to strengthen Internet safety post the pandemic, Google on Wednesday announced ramping up of resources in India to respond to online threats, including the launch of an updated Google Safety Centre in eight Indian languages, and introducing the global kids safety program in the country. Stating that it has stepped up its commitment to online safety …

Google launches 'Be Internet Awesome' programme for children in India
3 years, 6 months ago

Google launches 'Be Internet Awesome' programme for children in India

India TV News  

Google on Wednesday launched its global 'Be Internet Awesome' programme for children in India in partnership with Indian comic book publisher Amar Chitra Katha to interweave critical internet safety lessons across eight Indian languages. every single day, more people are placing their trust in the internet and adopting new services and all of us in the technology industry, have a …

Safer With Google India event: JioPhone security updates, Be Internet Awesome microsite and Safety Center announced
3 years, 6 months ago

Safer With Google India event: JioPhone security updates, Be Internet Awesome microsite and Safety Center announced

Firstpost  

Stressing on the need for increased user safety, Google India has rolled out the Be Internet Awesome microsite for kids, and also introduced its Safety Centre in eight local languages. At the event, Google brought up the JioPhone Next, a budget smartphone developed in collaboration with Reliance Jio that’s set to be launched in September, and also introduced its Safety …

Google launches News Showcase in India, will surface quality news in its app
3 years, 10 months ago

Google launches News Showcase in India, will surface quality news in its app

India Today  

Google has launched News Showcase in India. The web giant says that the feature will allow "news publishers to curate high-quality content on Google’s News and Discover platforms, connecting readers with the news they need.” Currently, 30 news publishers in India are part of the rollout. India Today and Aaj Tak are among Google's partners who will be allowed to …

Google Maps Gets Transliteration Support for 10 Indian Languages to Show More Accurate Results
4 years, 1 month ago

Google Maps Gets Transliteration Support for 10 Indian Languages to Show More Accurate Results

News 18  

Google Maps is improving its transliteration system to display better results when searched with native Indian scripts and not English. Google says that the new transliteration system will help many users who do not speak English, adding that most Indian places of interest on Google Maps are not available in regional language. Here?s how the company explains the problems faced …

Google strengthens language capabilities to drive internet adoption in India
4 years, 3 months ago

Google strengthens language capabilities to drive internet adoption in India

The Hindu  

Google on Thursday said it is adding capabilities that will make it easier for people to get search results and navigate on Google Maps in additional Indian languages, and even learn how to solve math problems in Hindi. The addition of these features is part of Google's effort to solve challenges around consumption, communication and creation of content in local …

Google Maps Now Supports 9 Indian Languages, Company Announces During Google for India L10n Event
4 years, 3 months ago

Google Maps Now Supports 9 Indian Languages, Company Announces During Google for India L10n Event

News 18  

Google today held its special L10n event that highlighted the company’s efforts for including more Indian languages in its ecosystem. Further, the company also announced that users can now toggle search results on mobile devices between English and any of the four newly added Indian languages: Tamil, Telugu, Bangla, and Marathi. Further, During the event, Google also announced that its …

Google India L10n Event Live Updates: Google Maps Gets 9 Indian Languages, MuRIL Model Announced
4 years, 3 months ago

Google India L10n Event Live Updates: Google Maps Gets 9 Indian Languages, MuRIL Model Announced

News 18  

Google India held a special L10n event earlier today, with clear focus on the company’s local language models. After the broader Google For India event earlier this year, the L10n event focused on smaller optimisation to various products that Google India will be rolling out. MuRIL will help develop machine language models faster for local languages, therefore improving Search, Assistant …

Google India announces new features across products to help users with regional languages
4 years, 3 months ago

Google India announces new features across products to help users with regional languages

India Today  

Google India has announced a range of new features that will help users overcome the language barriers at the L10n event today. Convenient toggling between English and Indian languages: Formerly, Google helped users change any query typed into English to Hindi using the Hindi chip or tab. Now, users can toggle between English and Indian languages during Google Search with …

Google expands flood warning feature to all of India
4 years, 6 months ago

Google expands flood warning feature to all of India

The Hindu  

Google launched its flood warning service in Patna in 2018. The California-based company said 200 million people in India and 40 million people in Bangladesh can now receive alerts from its flood forecasting system. A Google study, in collaboration with Yale University, in the Ganges-Brahmaputra river basin, found that among households that received a flood alert, about 70% got it …

Google Unveils New AI-Powered Web App in India that Converts Sounds into Musical Instruments
4 years, 7 months ago

Google Unveils New AI-Powered Web App in India that Converts Sounds into Musical Instruments

News 18  

Google on Wednesday said it is offering a new AI-powered web app called Sounds of India that will allow you to sing the national anthem into your phone, karaoke-style and it transforms your voice into one of three traditional Indian instruments. "The day culminated in a rendition of the national anthem, combining many of the voices that Indians submitted through …

JioPhone users can now use Google to read and translate text: Here is how
4 years, 8 months ago

JioPhone users can now use Google to read and translate text: Here is how

India Today  

Google’s translation feature will no longer be limited to smartphones as the company will now make the feature available to JioPhone users and other KaiOS users. The company on Tuesday announced Google Lens camera-based translation feature for KaiOS users in India. The new feature announced by Google for feature phone users will let them translate texts by simply clicking a …

Google and Prasar Bharati to launch edutainment series for businesses
4 years, 8 months ago

Google and Prasar Bharati to launch edutainment series for businesses

Op India  

Google has recently announced that it will invest $10 billion in India in the next four to five years. In a blog post, Google mentioned that it is partnering with Prasar Bharati to launch an edutainment series across its network that includes Doordarshan Television Network and All India Radio. The series will be aimed and designed to help business owners …

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