It
looks like Google is making it easier for Indian users to stay connected with
their Android device. After launching the Indian Accent English for they have
now launched Google Maps navigation in Hindi.
Starting
today, Google Maps will be more useful and comprehensive for Hindi speaking
population of the country. You’ll be able to see the name of the place in Hindi
as well as English.
Head over to your favourite पार्क and बाजार with Google Maps
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These Maps will be available on Android Devices running
Android 4.3 or later and on desktops too. From a computer, you can change your
language preference to Hindi on your Google account settings or by selecting
the “Hindi” option at the bottom of the page on the google.co.in home page. On
Android, simply select the Hindi option within the “Language and input” menu
found in your phone’s Settings menu.
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The search giant stated that, “if you’re
looking for a historical monument such as the Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, or the
famous Lodhi Gardens in Delhi, you’ll be able to see the place’s name in both
Hindi and English.”
“Voice navigation in Hindi is coming
soon,” Suren Ruhela, director product and program management, Google told BGR
India. “We are targeting the 40 crore (400 million) Hindi speakers and making
maps accessible to more users,” he added.
Source : Google
