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A Google business executive confirmed that India will produce Pixel smartphones starting in 2024. (Photo: ED JONES / AFP via Getty Images) Rick Osterloh, Google's senior vice president, of Devices & Services, speaks during a product launch event for the Google Pixel 8, and Pixel 8 pro phones, Pixel Watch 2, and Pixel Buds Pro earbuds, in New York on October 4, 2023.
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In a fillip to the 'Make in India' initiative, Google on Thursday said it aims to start manufacturing/assembling Pixel smartphones in the country and the first 'India-made' batch will reach the consumers next year, as the tech giant announced several localised AI features to expand digital commerce and access to citizen-centric information services and solutions.
Google users will also be able to book metro tickets through the Maps app, as a result of its partnership with ONDC. Google Cloud is also collaborating with Bhashini within the IT Ministry to launch a Center of Excellence on Generative AI and Language Inclusivity.
I would argue that the Assistant with Bard announcement is even more important than the Pixel 8 and Google's "commitment" to 7 years of OS updates.
Google generative AI technology will be utilized to improve the Google Home app, making it easier to filter through your event history and create new automations.