<p>Taking a leaf out of Apple’s playbook, the US tech giant Google is also banking on India to diversify its supply chain away from China. According to a report by Bloomberg, Google is scouting for suppliers in India to assemble its Pixel smartphones in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The California-based company is believed to have already started conversations with India’s homegrown companies like Lava International Limited and Dixon Technologies India Ltd. Google is also in talks with Foxconn Technology Group’s Indian unit Bharat FIH to set up a wide supplier base in India.</p>

<p>WION tried to reach out to Lava International Limited for its comment on the Bloomberg report, but its representatives didn’t respond.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Meeting between Indian IT minister and Google CEO</strong></h2>

<p>The development comes after Google CEO Sundar Pichai and India’s IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met last month at the company’s headquarters in the US and held discussions regarding the ‘Make in India’ programme.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Google’s top executives were in India earlier this month for partnership talks. Ana Corrales, operating chief of its consumer hardware arm, and Maggie Wei, a senior director of global sustaining product operations, were among the top Google executives who visited India.</p>

<h2><strong>India a key market for Google</strong></h2>

<p>India represents a significant market for Google's services; however, the company has largely shied away from taking the dominance of cheaper Chinese phones head-on. By establishing local assembly facilities, Google aims to boost Pixel sales.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Google invests $36 million in Indian space startup</strong></p>

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<p>If this smartphone endeavour proves successful, Google may consider shifting the production of other hardware products like speakers to India as well, according to media reports.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Google to expand production beyond China, Vietnam</strong></h2>

<p>According to Counterpoint Research, Google manufactured approximately nine (9) million Pixel smartphones last year. Now, this development highlights Google's intention to expand its production beyond China and Vietnam, as discussions in India revolve around this matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Pixel is renowned for its advanced features, and Google utilises its flagship hardware product to demonstrate the capabilities of its optimised Android operating system and apps.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/google-layoffs-late-night-email-terminates-453-employees-in-india-562943"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Google layoffs: Late-night email terminates 453 employees in India</strong></a></p>

<p>India’s Prime Minister Modi is visiting the United States this week, and during his trip, his delegation is expected to engage in discussions covering various topics, including the elimination of trade barriers related to technology between the two countries. This will further pave the way for companies from both nations to co-operate in the sector of advanced technology.</p>

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Taking a leaf out of Apple’s playbook, the US tech giant Google is also banking on India to diversify its supply chain away from China. According to a report by Bloomberg, Google is scouting for suppliers in India to assemble its Pixel smartphones in the country.

Taking a leaf out of Apple’s playbook, the US tech giant Google is also banking on India to diversify its supply chain away from China. According to a report by Bloomberg, Google is scouting for suppliers in India to assemble its Pixel smartphones in the country. The California-based company is believed to have already started conversations with India’s homegrown companies like Lava International Limited and Dixon Technologies India Ltd. Google is also in talks with Foxconn Technology Group’s Indian unit Bharat FIH to set up a wide supplier base in India. WION tried to reach out to Lava International Limited for its comment on the Bloomberg report, but its representatives didn’t respond. Meeting between Indian IT minister and Google CEO The development comes after Google CEO Sundar Pichai and India’s IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met last month at the company’s headquarters in the US and held discussions regarding the ‘Make in India’ programme. Google’s top executives were in India earlier this month for partnership talks. Ana Corrales, operating chief of its consumer hardware arm, and Maggie Wei, a senior director of global sustaining product operations, were among the top Google executives who visited India. India a key market for Google India represents a significant market for Google's services; however, the company has largely shied away from taking the dominance of cheaper Chinese phones head-on. By establishing local assembly facilities, Google aims to boost Pixel sales. Watch: Google invests $36 million in Indian space startup × If this smartphone endeavour proves successful, Google may consider shifting the production of other hardware products like speakers to India as well, according to media reports. Google to expand production beyond China, Vietnam According to Counterpoint Research, Google manufactured approximately nine (9) million Pixel smartphones last year. Now, this development highlights Google's intention to expand its production beyond China and Vietnam, as discussions in India revolve around this matter. The Pixel is renowned for its advanced features, and Google utilises its flagship hardware product to demonstrate the capabilities of its optimised Android operating system and apps. Also read: Google layoffs: Late-night email terminates 453 employees in India India’s Prime Minister Modi is visiting the United States this week, and during his trip, his delegation is expected to engage in discussions covering various topics, including the elimination of trade barriers related to technology between the two countries. This will further pave the way for companies from both nations to co-operate in the sector of advanced technology. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

After Apple, Google to shift some smartphone production to India, diversify its supply chain away from China

IN PICS | Google unveils new Pixel 7 smartphones and first-ever Pixel smartwatch

<p>Alphabet Inc's Google unveiled on Tuesday the third edition of its Pixel smartphone, its first tablet computer and a new Google Home smart speaker that includes a display.</p>

<p>The company hosted 10 media events around the world for the announcements, a hint that it is prepared to expand geographic distribution of the phone line it hopes someday is as popular as Apple Inc's iPhone.</p>

<p>Google's free Android software operates most of the world's smartphones. But the company three years ago branched into hardware so that, like Apple, it could have full control of the performance of its applications and the revenue they generate.</p>

<p>Google has succeeded with lower-priced devices like smart speakers and home routers, but the phones have been a tougher sell.</p>

<p>Google shipped 2.53 million Pixel 2 and 2 XL devices through the nine months ended June 30, garnering less than 1 per cent of the global market for smartphones, according to research firm Strategy Analytics.</p>

<p>The first Pixel devices hit 2.4 million shipments in the nine months ended June 30, 2017, the firm said.</p>

<p>Limited adoption has reflected Google's hesitancy to go as wide and big in distributing and marketing the Pixel as Apple, which launched its last two iPhone line-ups in about 50 countries.</p>

<p>Going from a small experiment to a polished product backed by large sales, support and technical teams has been part of Google's challenge.</p>

<p>Last year's Pixel 2 arrived with bugs that prompted user complaints about unwanted noises during calls, a crashing camera app and an unexpected screen tint.</p>

<p>Google initially sold the Pixel 2 and its larger sibling, Pixel 2 XL, in six countries, including the United States, Australia, Germany and India, after an unveiling in San Francisco.</p>

<p>This year, Google is hosting events for the Pixel 3 in cities such as New York, London, Paris, Tokyo and Singapore, spokesman Kay Oberbeck said.</p>

<p>Google Assistant, the signature virtual helper feature on the Pixel, was available in six languages a year ago and now supports 16.</p>

<p>Privacy and security features also could be top talking points about the Pixel 3 as Google and other big U.S. tech companies try to bounce back from recent data breach scandals.</p>

<p>Google on Tuesday matched rivals Amazon.com Inc and Facebook Inc with a smart speaker that has a display to show visual responses to voice commands.</p>

<p>Unlike its competitors, Google said its Home Hub, priced at $149, does not have a video conferencing camera.</p>

<p>Amazon shipped 21.5 million smart speakers, including those with displays, in the year ended June 30, compared with 18.3 million for Google, according to research firm Canalys.</p>


Alphabet Inc's Google unveiled on Tuesday the third edition of its Pixel smartphone, its first tablet computer and a new Google Home smart speaker that includes a display.

Alphabet Inc's Google unveiled on Tuesday the third edition of its Pixel smartphone, its first tablet computer and a new Google Home smart speaker that includes a display. The company hosted 10 media events around the world for the announcements, a hint that it is prepared to expand geographic distribution of the phone line it hopes someday is as popular as Apple Inc's iPhone. Google's free Android software operates most of the world's smartphones. But the company three years ago branched into hardware so that, like Apple, it could have full control of the performance of its applications and the revenue they generate. Google has succeeded with lower-priced devices like smart speakers and home routers, but the phones have been a tougher sell. Google shipped 2.53 million Pixel 2 and 2 XL devices through the nine months ended June 30, garnering less than 1 per cent of the global market for smartphones, according to research firm Strategy Analytics. The first Pixel devices hit 2.4 million shipments in the nine months ended June 30, 2017, the firm said. Limited adoption has reflected Google's hesitancy to go as wide and big in distributing and marketing the Pixel as Apple, which launched its last two iPhone line-ups in about 50 countries. Going from a small experiment to a polished product backed by large sales, support and technical teams has been part of Google's challenge. Last year's Pixel 2 arrived with bugs that prompted user complaints about unwanted noises during calls, a crashing camera app and an unexpected screen tint. Google initially sold the Pixel 2 and its larger sibling, Pixel 2 XL, in six countries, including the United States, Australia, Germany and India, after an unveiling in San Francisco. This year, Google is hosting events for the Pixel 3 in cities such as New York, London, Paris, Tokyo and Singapore, spokesman Kay Oberbeck said. Google Assistant, the signature virtual helper feature on the Pixel, was available in six languages a year ago and now supports 16. Privacy and security features also could be top talking points about the Pixel 3 as Google and other big U.S. tech companies try to bounce back from recent data breach scandals. Google on Tuesday matched rivals Amazon.com Inc and Facebook Inc with a smart speaker that has a display to show visual responses to voice commands. Unlike its competitors, Google said its Home Hub, priced at $149, does not have a video conferencing camera. Amazon shipped 21.5 million smart speakers, including those with displays, in the year ended June 30, compared with 18.3 million for Google, according to research firm Canalys.

Google launches third edition of Pixel smartphone, first tablet computer