Google announced that it commenced production of the 'Made in India' Pixel 8 smartphones. The event took place on August 12, right before the anticipated August 13 'Made by Google' event in California. This aligns with Google's commitment to expand in India and marks a significant step in the 'Make in India' initiative.
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