Global Scans · Voice Assistants · Weekly Summary

• [New] 28% of Google searches in India are already voice-based, with projections reaching 45% by 2028. JK Tech Hub
• [New] India-specific v-commerce opportunity is enormous: with 400+ million voice search users, growing smartphone penetration, and UPI's seamless payment infrastructure, India is set to become one of the world's top three v-commerce markets by 2030. JK Tech Hub
• [New] Google will be required to give third-party AI providers extensive access to Android-powered devices, including allowing them to be voice-activated in place of Gemini, and to take actions in apps on user's behalf. theregister
• [New] Washington enacted HB 2225, requiring companion chatbots to identify themselves as non-human and to flag and respond to users who express thoughts of self-harm, joining California and Oregon as states with chatbot laws aimed at protecting minors. Medium
• [New] Emerging markets: Adoption will accelerate rapidly, aided by solutions like Indian-based CallMissed, which natively supports 22 regional languages and offers voice and WhatsApp chatbot APIs. CallMissed
• [New] The voice recognition segment is projected to experience a fastest CAGR of 25.5% from 2026 to 2034. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Voice could be the primary interface to computing for complex work. Mimir's Well
• [New] We expect voice-based agents to handle increasingly sophisticated scenarios throughout 2026. Luminous Digital Visions
• [New] LLM-powered chatbots such as generative AI systems will dominate ~82.7% of global chatbot usage, reflecting broad enterprise and consumer adoption. Best AI Services And Solutions For Smarter Business Gro
• [New] 64% of small businesses plan chatbot adoption by 2026. Best AI Services And Solutions For Smarter Business Gro
• [New] Apple's next mobile OS could introduce a dedicated Siri app and chatbot, complete with a built-in dark mode and glowing UI elements. CNet
• [New] ChatGPT Voice and Siri with Apple Intelligence are accelerating growth again through 2026-2027. Sprout Sage Solutions
• 2600 Hz's cloud-based communications platform allows service providers to offer voice, SMS, and unified communications via APIs. Cloud Communication Alliance
• Ottawa wants to increase Canadians' use of artificial intelligence - and it plans to do so through free AI training and legislation to tackle concerns like surveillance pricing and chatbot safety. ConstructConnect.com
• With 2027's iOS 27 update, Apple is planning to launch a dedicated Siri chatbot that will run on Google's own TPUs and cloud infrastructure, but owned by Apple. WCCFtech
• AI assistants in 2026 will prove to be much better than previous voice assistants. Medium
• Siri AI will be able to handle multi-step tasks, maintain context and act more like a chatbot than a simple voice assistant thanks Google's Gemini. Creative Bloq
• The realization of Deepfake Security Risks in 2026 means that businesses can no longer rely solely on the traditional familiar voice test or unauthenticated video calls. Shelby Global
• Kollx AI enables engagement across 15+ consumer-preferred channels including SMS, email, WhatsApp, and voice, making it ideal for digital lenders and fintechs serving tech-savvy borrower populations who expect multi-channel flexibility. Startup Finance Guide
• 14% of organizations currently prefer voice for digital workers, expected to grow to 23% within two years. Ringly.io
• Keep Live will bring a similar experience to Google's notetaking app, while Gmail Live will transform AI voice chats into a faster way to find emails. Engadget

Last updated: 20 July 2026