Google released a global-first hyperlocal QnA app called Neighbourly in Mumbai, towards the end of May. The app, which is currently in beta, has now also expanded to Bengaluru and will head to other cities soon. If you are not from Mumbai or Bengaluru, you will have to join a waiting list and will be notified eventually when the app launches in your city or town.
Neighbourly is part of Google’s Next Billion Users project which focuses on apps and services which are relevant to India and other countries and which will help onboard the next billion users. The partnership with RailTel to bring free Wi-Fi to 400 railway stations in India, apps such as Datally, Files Go and so on is part of this project.
What is Neighbourly?
It’s a one of a kind Google app where, for once, Google is taking the help of human intelligence over artificial intelligence to have your questions answered. It works on the principle that neighbours have the most up-to-date, relevant and accurate information about their locality, and hence the app makes it easy to find answers that are trustworthy.
Neighbourly is a good app if you are not intricately familiar with your neighbourhood and want some help. Of course, there are nonsensical questions that are asked as well, and you have the option of blocking those users. You can follow questions which may be of interest to you. It basically lets you know your neighbourhood better.
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