Google has added eight additional Indian languages to its voice search
7 years, 7 months ago

Google has added eight additional Indian languages to its voice search

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Google’s new language support will also enhance voice typing on Gboard, helping users to respond to emails on the go and send texts within messaging apps. Google on 14 August launched voice search support for eight additional languages spoken in India, allowing people to use their voice to dictate queries both in Gboard on Android and in Search through the Google App. In order to perform a voice-based search, users will need to set their language in the “Voice” settings menu in Google app, the company said in a statement. The new language support will also enhance voice typing on Gboard, helping users to respond to emails on the go and send texts within messaging apps.

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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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Firstpost  

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The Quint  

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The Hindu  

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12 years, 4 months ago

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Firstpost  

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12 years, 4 months ago

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Firstpost  

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Firstpost  

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Firstpost  

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