Windows 10 Cortana: Sachin Tendulkar Admires, available in India through Windows Insider

Earlier this year, Microsoft had announced that his personal assistant Cortana only be available on Windows 10 in some countries. Unfortunately, India was not listed. That could change soon.

However, in an update to the Windows blog, Marcus Ash, Product Manager at Microsoft Cortana Group said: "As we have already announced, on July 29, Cortana debut in Windows 10 in seven countries: USA, UK , China, France, Italy, Germany and Spain. Today we are announcing that in the coming months, Cortana will be available for customers of Windows programs Insider in Japan and Australia, and in English in Canada and India. At the end of this year Cortana Insiders also be available for Windows in Brazil and Mexico, and in French in Canada. "

This announcement is exciting for users in India who have been waiting anxiously for Windows 10. In explaining the idea behind Cortana, Ash said, "Our research has shown that personality traits like humor, courtesy and focus national identity resonate differently in different markets Cortana. For example, Cortana understand how valued the UK self-deprecating humor. The dryness and irony are traits in their personality subtly filtered, and the playful sarcasm used in your answers if detects that it is cheating. "

Cortana: Now, Microsoft has decided to give a major boost in Windows 10 and take it to the desks. The company plans to carry Cortana to Android and iOS as well.
Cortana: Now, Microsoft has decided to give a major boost in Windows 10 and take it to the desks. The company plans to carry Cortana to Android and iOS as well.
Ash said: "In Italy, Cortana is proud of national identity Cortana use words like." Our "in responses to clients, and even sing the national anthem when asked to sing a song Cortana is aware touchstones well. important cultural in each market. In France, Cortana celebrated Cannes Film Festival. In Canada, Cortana loves hockey, and India, Cortana celebrates cricket star Sachin Tendulkar and national hero. "

To highlight its focus on India, Microsoft even included an Indian joke:

Humor and cultural relevance is key to impress the user base in India Cortana.
Although the focus is on "cultural Savviness" Microsoft's approach with Cortana is more towards understanding geographical context and adaptation to language, accent and sensibilities. Cortana in all likelihood continue to have a uniform across markets and geographies experience.