Google Assistant on KaiOS can now read and translate text in several Indian languages

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The Google Assistant on KaiOS is an incredibly useful tool for users with feature phones, to get things done with just their voice. Google is now integrating features from Google Lens into the Assistant on KaiOS, specifically the ability to read out loud and translate real-life text using the phone’s camera.

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KaiOS gets Google Assistant, YouTube and Maps integration

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KaiOS Technologies, maker of KaiOS has announced an expansion of their partnership with Google. With this deal, KaiOS will get deeper integration of Google’s services like the Google Assistant and Google Maps, and can now access YouTube for the first time on their smart feature phones. Continue reading “KaiOS gets Google Assistant, YouTube and Maps integration”

Over 300 million smart feature phones expected to be sold across the world by the end of 2021 creating US$28 billion revenue

According to Counterpoint Research, over the next three years, nearly 370 million smart feature phones are expected to be sold across the world. This will not only introduce users to customer base to high-speed internet, apps, and services and will also open a new host of business and revenue opportunities for the entire mobile value chain. Continue reading “Over 300 million smart feature phones expected to be sold across the world by the end of 2021 creating US$28 billion revenue”

Google invests $22 million in KaiOS that powers JioPhone and Nokia 8110 4G

US-based Kai Technologies, mobile operating system provider for feature phone like the popular JioPhone and Nokia 8110 4G, today announced that it has received $22 million Series A investment from Google. In addition to the investment, Google and KaiOS have also agreed to work together to make the Google Assistant, Google Maps, YouTube, and Google Search available to all KaiOS users.

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KaiOS 2.5 will run on feature phones with Qualcomm, Spreadtrum chipsets with just 256MB RAM

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At the MWC event, KaiOS Technologies announced that it is partnering with Unigroup Spreadtrum & RDA, Airfind, Facebook, Google, Twitter, Doro, HMD Global, Micromax, NXP, Qualcomm to integrate with newest chipsets and offer advanced functionality on lite phones. Furthermore, KaiOS is already supported on high-performance LTE chipset platform Spreadtrum’s SC9820A which is now running on JioPhone.

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Kai Technologies announces successful growth of KaiOS in India through JioPhone

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US-based Kai Technologies, a mobile operating system provider today announced its successful growth and presence in the Indian market through the JioPhone. KaiOS is already available in U.S. and Canada through partnerships with Sprint, AT&T, and T-Mobile since 2017. Continue reading “Kai Technologies announces successful growth of KaiOS in India through JioPhone”