Exciting Breakthrough: Google Gemini Live Unveiled – How It Works & Eligible Phones Revealed | Tech News
Google Rolls Out Gemini Live for Pixel and Samsung Devices
Published: Aug 16, 2024 | 1:34 PM IST
Google has announced the launch of Gemini Live during its "Made by Google 2024" event and is actively rolling it out to Pixel and Samsung devices, with broader availability on Android in progress. Gemini Live is signified by a waveform icon with a sparkle at the bottom right corner of the Gemini overlay and fullscreen app, as reported by 9to5Google. Access to these advanced features requires a Gemini Advanced subscription.
What is Gemini Live?
Gemini Live offers a conversational experience, enabling users to have seamless interactions with their digital assistant. It supports both text input and hands-free operation, functioning even when the phone is locked or running background activities.
Availability
Initially launching in English, Gemini Live is available to Gemini Advanced subscribers on Android phones, including select Pixel and Samsung models. A broader rollout to iOS devices and additional languages is planned in the coming weeks.
How It Works
"Go Live with Gemini," the introductory prompt, explains that activating the live buttons initiates the microphone. Users can deactivate the mic by tapping "Hold" or "End" buttons, or by saying "stop." Although some features like Extensions are not yet available in Live mode, conversations are saved in the Gemini Apps Activity for future reference. Upcoming Gemini Extensions aim to offer users voice control over their phone and app access.
The Gemini UI has been praised for its cleanliness, allowing users to continue using their phone or lock the screen while conversing with the assistant. During lock screen usage, a "Live with Gemini" notification indicates an active mic and provides an "End Live mode" button. Conversations are documented in the "Recent" history list, and users can restart interactions via the Live button.
Settings include a new "Interrupt Live Responses" toggle, allowing users to interrupt the assistant. Additionally, users can choose from 10 star and space-themed voice options, both inside and outside of Live mode:
- Nova: Calm – Mid-range
- Ursa: Engaged – Mid-range
- Vega: Bright – High
- Pegasus: Engaged – Deep
- Orbit: Energetic – Deep
- Lyra: Bright – High
- Orion: Bright – Deep
- Dipper: Engaged – Deep
- Eclipse: Energetic – Mid-range
- Capella: British Accent – High
Stay tuned as Gemini Live extends its reach and functionality, offering a more intuitive digital assistant experience.
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