Google also has vast amounts of data about its users that can be valuable in developing new products and targeting ads, he said. On Tuesday, Google announced that Maps will offer driving directions for motorcycles and two-wheeled scooters, which are common forms of transportation here. When Mr. McCarthy showed her Datally, Ms. Panwar quickly grasped what it was about. On Monday, Mr. McCarthy visited Manju and showed her the Google Assistant on her new Reliance Jio feature phone. The voice-driven assistant has been very popular in India, with 28 percent of all Google searches conducted by voice.

Source: New York Times December 05, 2017 06:40 UTC