Gemini Live Being Offered To All Android Users, For Free


Mohul Ghosh

Mohul Ghosh

Sep 15, 2024


Last month, Google unveiled the Pixel 9 series, alongside several innovative AI features, including Gemini Live—a powerful AI feature designed to facilitate natural conversations with users. Previously available only to those with a Gemini Advanced subscription, Google has now made Gemini Live free for all Android users. This blog explores the new functionality and its potential future developments.

Gemini Live Being Offered To All Android Users, For Free

How to Access Gemini Live
According to a report by 9to5Google, Android users can now access Gemini Live directly through the Gemini app. After opening the app, users need to tap on the new circular waveform icon, featuring a sparkle in the bottom-right corner. Tapping this icon opens a fullscreen window with controls to hold or end the conversation. Additionally, users can exit the fullscreen interface to continue using their phone while chatting with Gemini.

Natural Conversations with Gemini
Gemini Live enhances user interaction by allowing natural, flowing conversations. Users can stop Gemini Live by simply saying “Stop” or tapping a notification. When a conversation ends, a transcript of the conversation appears in the app’s history section. Users can also resume past discussions from this section, ensuring continuity and ease of interaction.

New Voices and Languages
One of the major updates that comes with the free rollout of Gemini Live is the introduction of 10 new voices. These voices add variety and personalization to user interactions with the AI. However, as of now, the feature is only available for devices with the language set to English, though there are indications that broader language support may come in future updates.

Future Enhancements on the Horizon
While Gemini Live offers engaging conversations, it is yet to support Gemini Extensions, a feature that will allow the AI to access Gmail, YouTube Music, and other Google services. Google has confirmed that this integration will be added in future updates, significantly expanding the functionality of Gemini Live.

Rolling Out Slowly
Despite its official launch, Gemini Live may not be immediately available on all devices. Some users have reported that they are still waiting for the feature to appear, indicating that Google is rolling out the new functionality gradually. Users can expect to see it on their devices in the coming weeks.

Conclusion
With Gemini Live now available for free to Android users, Google has made its AI assistant more accessible and user-friendly. Though the feature is still being refined, it promises exciting future updates, including deeper integration with Google services. For now, users can enjoy personalized, real-time conversations with Gemini, taking a step closer to seamless AI interaction.


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