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Amazon launches Alexa+ in India with early access, Hindi‑Hinglish support and AI features

Amazon's new Alexa+ AI assistant debuts in India, offering Hindi, Hinglish and English interaction, wake‑word‑free commands, and free early‑access on supported devices.

Amazon has rolled out Alexa+, a generative AI‑powered personal assistant, for Indian users, marking the company's latest expansion of its voice‑assistant portfolio.

Alexa+ is designed to grasp user intent and tailor responses to household preferences, enabling wake‑word‑free commands and seamless mixed‑language conversations.

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The service currently supports English, Hindi and Hinglish, with additional languages slated for future release; it is free during an Early Access period on eligible devices and the Alexa app, though broader availability is limited to paid plans.

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Why This Matters

Introducing a multilingual, AI‑driven assistant aligns with India's diverse linguistic landscape and growing demand for voice technology, potentially accelerating adoption of smart home devices and intensifying competition among tech giants vying for the Indian market.

Reporting based on verified dispatches from The Times Of India. View primary release ↗
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