Indian media outlets are abuzz after Tim Cook's maiden voyage to the country as CEO of Apple. Cook launched a new iOS accelerator in Bengaluru, and a Maps facility in Hyderabad that will create 4,000 jobs. The executive certainly created a lot of headlines here, thanks to his strategically planned visits to a temple, a Bollywood gala, and a cricket match. However, there wasn't much in the way of how Apple would localize its products. We didn't get to hear if Apple would start assembling phones under the "Make in India" initiative — which will lead to a massive influx in jobs — and there wasn't any mention of fixing the iPhone pricing problem. Meanwhile, Google is steadily rolling out new initiatives in the country, all aimed at ensuring that people making their way online for the first time make a smooth transition, and providing tools to empower them. Here's what the search giant is up to in India. Verizon is offering the Pixel 4a for just $10/mo on new Unlimited lines

Everyone gets free Wi-Fi

Google has teamed up with the Indian government to offer free high-speed public Wi-Fi across 400 train stations in India. The service is now live at 15 stations, with 300,000 users logging in to use free Wi-Fi every week. Google is on course to add Wi-Fi connectivity across 100 stations by the end of the year. The search giant also will cover 17 suburban train stations in Mumbai, from which more than 1.5 million people pass through every day. The service will be monetized in the future, but Google maintains that there will be a free tier that will offer unfettered access to the internet. Where do we go from here?

Google Maps in India is excellent. If you've ever been to India, you'll know that the streets are an unmitigated disaster. Maps tries to make sense of the mayhem, offering live traffic alerts and alternate routes, as well as the ability to add detours to your routes. There also is the ability to download areas for offline navigation, and you can book an Uber or Ola cab from within Maps. If you've got the cab services' apps installed, you will be able to see fare estimates and pick up times without having to exit Maps. Google has also tied up with the government to offer public alerts following the floods in Chennai. Watch YouTube anytime, anywhere

You'll be hard pressed to find a stable cellular connection in most parts of India, which is why Google rolled out the ability to save YouTube videos offline. The feature lets you save YouTube videos on your device for offline viewing. You also have the option of choosing between standard or high definition quality settings when saving a video offline. Localization is key