Building for India
Google serves up key updates to its products at Google for India 2019
For the 2019 edition of Google for India, the search giant introduced new features to Google Pay, Lens, Search, and several other products.
India
Are we there yet?
Google Maps in India now lets you know when your taxi goes off-route
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Stay Safer is another one of Google India-first initiatives that alerts riders if the auto-rickshaw or taxi goes off course.
Fixing it once and for all
India is setting up an IMEI database to discourage phone theft
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India is set to roll out a Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) that will help block cellular access on stolen or lost mobile phones.
Fine time
Google is under investigation for antitrust practices in India
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The Competition Commission of India has launched a full investigation into Google for antitrust violations within the country.
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Google 'inadvertently' added a number to Android contact lists in India
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Over the course of this week, several Android users in India took to Twitter over the mysterious appearance of a government helpline number on their devices. Turns out it was Google that coded them into Android by default.
Big shift
OnePlus just surpassed Samsung's flagship sales in India for the first time
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According to Counterpoint Research, OnePlus was the top-selling manufacturer in the flagship segment (₹30,000+, or $435+) in India for Q2 2018, hitting an all-time high of 40% market share.
Assembled in India
New report suggests India's local manufacturing sector is struggling
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Investment in India's local manufacturing industry is drying up as the government's Make in India initiative fails to find momentum.
Going local
Traveling to India? Here's how you can pick up a local SIM card
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A local SIM card is essential to staying connected in India. Here's how you can easily get a local number.
Here we go
Xiaomi all set to unveil the Redmi Note 5 in India on Feb. 14
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Xiaomi is getting ready to unveil the Redmi Note 5 in India, with a launch invite suggesting the phone will make its debut in the country on February 14.
Netflix has no chill
Netflix is getting crushed by Amazon and Hotstar in India
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Netflix hasn't altered its pricing structure for the Indian market, and it's losing ground as a result.
Go go go
India's Reliance Jio is teaming up with MediaTek for an Android Go phone
Jio is once again targeting the entry-level segment, this time partnering with MediaTek over an Android Go phone under the company's LYF series.
Get it while it lasts
OnePlus 5T Star Wars edition goes back on sale in India for limited time
The OnePlus 5T Star Wars edition made its debut in India on December 14, and true to its limited edition moniker, the phone sold out in a matter of weeks. It's back on sale in the country for a limited time.
Numero Uno
Xiaomi overtakes Samsung to become the largest smartphone brand in India
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With 8.2 million shipments in Q4 2017, Xiaomi has overtaken Samsung to become the largest smartphone brand in India, ending the South Korean manufacturer's six-year run.
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KFC India is selling a chicken wings box that transforms into a drone
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KFC India is back at it with its latest marketing stunt: a chicken wings box that doubles up as a drone. The packaging consists all the components required to assemble the DIY drone, and you can control it with your phone.
An amazing feature
Google's Files Go app uses AI to declutter your phone
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Google's Files Go app has a special filter to delete those annoying 'Good Morning' messages.
Buy with your camera
Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime is designed to fuel your impulse buying habits
The Galaxy On7 Prime — Samsung's latest foray in India's budget segment — comes with a visual search feature that lets you easily find products through photos.
The new entry level
India's Micromax all set to unveil $30 Android Go phone
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India's Micromax is all set to unveil its first Android Go phone, with rumors hinting at a sub-$50 price.
A new Galaxy
Galaxy A8+ with Infinity Display and dual front cameras lands in India
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The Galaxy A8+ brings the Infinity Display to the mid-range category while introducing dual selfie cameras.
Coming to India
Google may set up retail stores in India to spur Pixel sales
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Google started aggressively advertising the Pixel 2, both via billboards and by launching pop-up stores in major cities across India. And it now looks like the search giant wants to take things to the next level in 2018.
Deal of the year
Pixel 2 and 2 XL get massive discounts in India
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The Pixel 2 made its debut in India a month ago, but the phone's starting price of ₹61,000 ($950) effectively made it a non-starter. That changes right now, as Flipkart is offering the device for just ₹39,999.