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Microsoft Cortana Now Available in India With Indian Voice, Accent

Microsoft Cortana Now Available in India With Indian Voice, Accent 3q2123

By Manish Singh | Updated: 13 November 2015 10:58 IST

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Microsoft has officially launched November update which the company released Thursday. 1w5tw

Windows 10 in India is said to also feature improved India-specific knowledge bases, with Microsoft giving the example of cricket and golgappas.

The company first introduced Cortana in the country in September as part of its Insider Preview program. At the time, Microsoft said that it was still working on improving voice in the country, and would roll out the update later.

Cortana now also recognises Indian festivals and customs. For instance, it knows what Diwali is. When asked what Cortana thinks of the festival of lights, it says, "in the courtyard of AI imagination, I would light up a thousand diyas."

It also works with many apps. The company says that Cortana can now help s find and book tickets for movies playing in theatres nearby using BookMyShow app. Microsoft is also touting the ability to take a selfie with voice commands. In addition, Cortana is also getting some general improvements. It is now able to look into your emails to remind you about the events, and can quickly reschedule the meeting, should that be a requirement.

For a refresh, Microsoft first introduced Cortana as a flagship feature of Siri's limited understanding about India, Microsoft could take a lead on this front and quickly capture the market thanks to the quick and wide adoption of Windows 10.

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