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Google’s Gemini Live is now available to all free users, new voices incoming too

By Cosmin Vasile

Published: Sep 30, 2024, 8:45 PM

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Gemini Live was made available to Advanced subscribers back in August, but Google promised to bring it to free users too. True to its promise, Google kicked off the Gemini Live rollout about two weeks ago.

Today, the Mountain View company confirmed that Gemini Live is available to all free users, but only on Android. The search giant also announced that Gemini Live is only available in English, but additional languages will be added in the future.

On the bright side, Google announced that Gemini Live now supports 10 new voices. The voices listed below can be enabled from the Gemini settings:

Nova: Calm • Mid-range voice
Ursa: Engaged • Mid-range voice
Vega: Bright • Higher voice
Pegasus: Engaged • Deeper voice
Orbit: Energetic • Deeper voice
Lyra: Bright • Higher voice
Orion: Bright • Deeper voice
Dipper: Engaged • Deeper voice
Eclipse: Energetic • Mid-range voice
Capella: British Accent • Higher voice

As per Google’s statement, Gemini Live is expected to arrive on iOS in the coming weeks, along with more languages. Sadly, no ETAs for the release have been confirmed by Google besides that vague timeframe.

In order to start using Gemini Live, open the Gemini mobile app on your Android phone or tablet, and tap the Live icon at the bottom of the screen. If that’s the first time Gemini Live is being used, you’ll have to follow the on-screen instructions. Then, simply start talking (to turn off the mic, tap Hold, End, or say “stop.”

Keep in mind that Gemini Live doesn’t feature extensions that would allow you to quickly access popular apps like Gmail and YouTube Music. Along with iOS support and additional languages, Gemini Extensions is something that Google is working on, so here is hoping these will start rolling out sooner rather than later.

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brings a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.