Published 20:11 IST, June 10th 2020

Will Amitabh Bachchan be the new voice for Google Navigation in India?

Actor Amitabh Bachchan might be the new voice for Google Navigation. A news portal reported that the actor is currently in talks with Google Maps.

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Amitabh Bachchan's deep and iconic voice is perhaps one of his biggest selling points. His voice is extremely recognisable and anyone who kws Amitabh Bachchan will kw what he sounds like. According to a recent report, Google Maps might be in talks with Amitabh Bachchan to use his voice for Google Navigations. If se reports are true, India's Google Map may soon feature Amitabh Bachchan's iconic voice for all navigation instructions. 

Amitabh Bachchan to become new voice for Google Navigation?

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According to a source that spoke to a news portal, Amitabh Bachchan has one of most influential and recognisable baritones in India. Which is why he could potentially be  best choice for voice of Google Maps. source told news portal that Amitabh Bachchan has been approached by Google Maps, but actor has t yet signed any contract related to use of his voice. source furr added that decision was w up to Amitabh Bachchan himself. 

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 plan to use Amitabh Bachchan's voice for Google Maps might be a follow up to Karen Jacobsen providing his own voice for navigation system.  Australia-born, New York-based entertainer decided to become new voice of Google Maps, and his Google navigation voiceover has tested well with users in US, which is why Google might be trying to hire Amitabh Bachchan to be new voice of ir app in India. If Amitabh accepts Google Maps deal, n he will have to provide his voice-over from home due to current COVID-19 pandemic. 

Google's new feature to help commuters during pandemic

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Google Maps recently added a new feature to help people who were travelling during COVID-19 pandemic. According to a Google spokesperson, this new feature will help commuters prepared restrictions imposed by local authorities. For example, if commuters are required to wear masks in certain public transports n y will be informed about this rule by Google Maps. 

However, se rules alerts have t yet been activated in all countries. Right w, this feature is only available in France, Argentina, Belgium, Australia, Mexico, Brazil, Nerlands, Colombia, Spain, US, UK, Thailand, and India. se countries provide data freely and easily, which is why y are first to receive feature. Or countries will be added to list soon. 

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20:11 IST, June 10th 2020