Microsoft's Cortana launched via Windows Insider Preview, Windows phone 8.1 in India

Microsoft's Cortana, the 'virtual assistant' was launched in India via Windows 10 Insider Preview builds 10532+ and Windows phone 8.1 for users in India on Tuesday.

Zee Media Bureau

 New Delhi: Microsoft launched Cortana in India via Windows 10 Insider Preview builds 10532+ Windows phone 8.1 for users in India on Tuesday.

Microsoft India director (Windows Business Group) Vineet Durani had had annonced in July that Cortana will be made available to Insiders (developers with Microsoft) first, and later to consumers.

The users would be able to use use 'virtual assistant' Cortana to find data, track information, set reminders, etc.

According to industry reports, Microsoft has been working on the strong 'localization' need to understand the context and answers as well as the local Indian accent.

With the new OS, Microsoft plans to offer a seamless experience across devices like PCs, tablets, smartphones and XBox.

Microsoft has launched the Windows 10 across 190 countries globally. Available as a free upgrade for existing users of Windows 7 and 8.1, the new operating system is part of Microsoft's attempts to compete with rivals like Apple and Google.