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Meta Brings Hindi, Deepika Padukone Voice and UPI Lite to Ray‑Ban Meta Glasses in India

Meta signals a software-first localization push for India.

Overview

  • Hindi support begins this week on Ray‑Ban Meta glasses, selectable in the Meta AI app under Device Settings.
  • Meta adds a celebrity assistant voice modeled on Deepika Padukone, available in Indian English for hands‑free replies.
  • UPI Lite payments for QR scans under ₹1,000 will be processed via a WhatsApp‑linked bank account, with rollout coming soon and no firm date.
  • A Diwali ‘restyle’ option lets users say “Hey Meta, Restyle This” to reimagine photos with festive lights, fireworks and rangoli for a limited time.
  • Meta says its Hindi update uses tools from Sarvam as part of localized AI capabilities for Indian users.