Gemini Live already consumed Google Assistant, body and soul.
Now, the AI that talks to you should be available for all users starting Tuesday.
If you dont care about a phone-based AI assistant, Microsoft isofferingsimilar capabilities on Windows 11 through Copilot.
The Android app should now grant quick access to Gemini Live. If Google’s AI doesn’t float your boat, Microsoft’s Copilot is also getting free voice-based features.© Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
Gemini Live is accessible on Android through a long press of the power button.
Rather than receiving the usual Assistant icon, users will now see the Gemini blue star icon appear.
Its also capable of quick AI image generation in whatever text app youre using at the time.
Google first showed off Gemini Live alongside itsPixel 9 lineupback in August during itsMade by Google event.
Previously, Gemini Live was only available for those paying for Gemini Advanced.
That service is free the first month but costs $20 each month after.
Live is now available for all Gemini users in English on the Android app.
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In its blog, Microsoft showed how you might ask Copilot foradviceabout buying fancy olive oils.
You also need to consider the security implications of both AI features.
Gemini Live automatically turns on your phones microphone.
Both features from Google and Microsoft are free, for now at least.
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