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How Google created a Nigerian voice and accent for Maps

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submitted almost 7 years ago by anane

How Google created a Nigerian voice and accent for Maps

submitted almost 7 years ago by anane

How Google created a Nigerian voice and accent for Maps
  • Google Maps in Nigeria now features a new voice option that uses a "Nigerian English" accent, making directions and local street names sound more familiar to users.
  • While reactions on social media have been mixed, many agree that this change better represents how locals speak, and it is part of Google's effort to create more localized products for Nigerian users.
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