9 big announcements Google made for India
Free Wi-Fi at public places with Google Station
Aimed at increasing the penetration of internet across India, Google has launched a new internet access platform called Google Station.
Earlier this year, the company launched the world's largest public Wi-Fi project - RailWire.
Aimed at enabling millions of travellers to connect to high-speed internet, it has 3.5 million monthly active users and 15,000 new users coming online every day.
Google plans to expand this project with the launch of Google Station, providing more Wi-Fi spots in public spaces like bus stops, cafeterias and shopping malls.
Earlier this year, the company launched the world's largest public Wi-Fi project - RailWire.
Aimed at enabling millions of travellers to connect to high-speed internet, it has 3.5 million monthly active users and 15,000 new users coming online every day.
Google plans to expand this project with the launch of Google Station, providing more Wi-Fi spots in public spaces like bus stops, cafeterias and shopping malls.
Google Assistant to now speak in Hindi
Google Assistant is learning a second language. The company's voice-controlled AI tool will soon speak in Hindi.
The assistant which powers the 'smart replies' feature in Google Allo will be made available in Hindi soon.
This means that the automated 'smart replies' that Allo suggests will also be available in Hindi.
The assistant which powers the 'smart replies' feature in Google Allo will be made available in Hindi soon.
This means that the automated 'smart replies' that Allo suggests will also be available in Hindi.
Google's WhatsApp rival was first launched in India
At the event, Google claimed that India was among the very the first countries where its messaging app Allo was rolled out.
Chrome gets 'Data Saver' feature
Some important updates to Google Chrome browser were also announced.
The internet browser will be updated with 3 key features - Data saving, Offline capability and Content discovery. In order to save data, web pages will be optimized. Offline functionality would help users save their favourite videos, articles etc. for later access, even if there’s no network connectivity.
Lastly, content discovery will allow users to view basic information like news and weather, along with articles that might be of interest to them.
The internet browser will be updated with 3 key features - Data saving, Offline capability and Content discovery. In order to save data, web pages will be optimized. Offline functionality would help users save their favourite videos, articles etc. for later access, even if there’s no network connectivity.
Lastly, content discovery will allow users to view basic information like news and weather, along with articles that might be of interest to them.
'The India-inspired app' YouTube Go announced
Keeping in mind that majority of the population of India doesn’t have access to high speed internet, Google has launched its YouTube Go app.
Developed around four key aspects - Reliability, Connectivity, Cost and Sociability, YouTube Go aims to enable users to stream videos even on slow internet connections.
It’s designed to lessen data usage costs and conserve data. The app allows downloading of videos in different quality formats.
Developed around four key aspects - Reliability, Connectivity, Cost and Sociability, YouTube Go aims to enable users to stream videos even on slow internet connections.
It’s designed to lessen data usage costs and conserve data. The app allows downloading of videos in different quality formats.
Google Accelerator to launch in India soon
To be launched in India later this year, Google Accelerator connects to Wi-Fi via satellite.
The device stores thousands of videos and can stream them to other devices. Google Accelerator has been quite successful in the Philippines.
It can be used in places like schools, restaurants, stations and airports.
The device stores thousands of videos and can stream them to other devices. Google Accelerator has been quite successful in the Philippines.
It can be used in places like schools, restaurants, stations and airports.
Google Play Store gets 2G update
Most villages in India don’t have access to high-speed internet connections.
So to reduce data lag on slower connections, Google Play Store will soon allow downloading of apps even on 2G connections.
There will be options provided to help users choose their network preferences as well.
So to reduce data lag on slower connections, Google Play Store will soon allow downloading of apps even on 2G connections.
There will be options provided to help users choose their network preferences as well.
Google Duo is most-used app in India globally after US
Google’s video calling app Duo, that’s expected to compete against FaceTime and Skype, has the maximum number of users in India after US.
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