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News18
6 hours ago
- News18
Google Search Live Is Your Gemini-Powered Assistant For AI Mode On Mobile: What It Offers
Last Updated: Google is bringing Gemini AI voice support to Search with AI mode for mobile users and it will give you the best of both worlds. Google is quickly expanding the reach of Gemini AI assistant to all corners and we mean it. Search has come under threat because of the new AI tools but the company feels that both can co-exist and help you deliver the results. Google Search Live is basically a mashup of Search and Gemini Live that works through the AI Mode on search for mobile users. Google is working out the schematics of the new feature with a limited user base for now but expect a full roll out in the coming months. We've already seen Gemini Live operate and talk to users by offering them a conversational experience. Search Live is doing that and giving you the usual search results on the screen. The new feature will work in AI mode for people in the US and you have to sign up for the Labs program that Google offers for its unreleased tools. Once you do that, you will see a Live icon in the Google app on Android and iOS as well. You can tap on this icon to start conversing with Search and the AI-generated model will respond to any of your queries. And just like Gemini Live, you can continue the conversation without using any wake word to trigger the AI assistant and have follow-up queries for Search AI. And yes, you can get a transcript of the chat you have with Search Live so that you can go back and check the history in case ever needed. Google is going to add camera-centric support so that you can show the visual to Search and let it respond based on what it can see.
Deccan Herald
11 hours ago
- Deccan Herald
Google brings AI Mode for voice search on iPhone, Android mobiles
Earlier this year, in March, Google introduced an experimental Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mode in the Search this had a limitation as it only took text requests for AI mode search. Now, the company has added a voice search option called 'Search Live'. Users can ask questions, and it will respond in interaction can be as natural as people talking to each other. However, the generated AI (gen AI) voice will sound a little robotic, as this is a beta feature. The new feature is now available on the Google Search app for iPhone and Android phones in the US. It will be expanded to more regions, including India, in the coming 16: Seven key features you should know about Google's latest mobile how to use 'Search Live' on your phone:Users have to just open the Google app >> tap the new 'Live' icon, and verbally ask their question, like, What are some tips for improving the flowering growth in the rose plant?'The user will hear a helpful AI-generated audio response, and he/she can easily follow up with another question, like, "How many times should I resoil the pot in a year?"The AI chatbot will also offer easy-to-access links right on the phone's screen so the user can dig deeper with content from the AI chatbot also offers transcription of the interaction, and this can be stored in the notepad on the phone for future the coming months, Google plans to introduce even more Live capabilities to AI Mode, including the camera option where users can talk back-and-forth, and users can show the Search app what he/she seeing in real time and retrieve any related information on the a related development, Google DeepMind, the creator of Gemini AI, is reportedly working on a new technology that can mimic the writing of the subscriber and auto reply to people via email, Demis Hassabis, the head of Google DeepMind, confirmed at the SXSW London the next-generation Gmail, users can automate their responses. And, he/she need not have to look at the email, Gmail will intuitively understand the context of the message and respond in an appropriate tone of the owner's writing style. .Gmail replies: Google DeepMind working on AI tool to auto-respond in user's writing the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on DH Tech
Arabian Post
11 hours ago
- Business
- Arabian Post
Google's AI Tools Boost UAE Economy by Dhs21.8bn
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Google's array of AI‑powered services—Search, Ads, Play, Maps, YouTube and Gemini—delivered a Dhs21.8 billion uplift to the UAE's economy in 2024, fueling digital transformation, consumer value and job creation. Search and Ads alone generated Dhs20.2 billion by enabling thousands of local companies to reach new customers and expand operations. Gemini, Google's AI assistant, has seen 63 per cent of UAE adults using it, with nine in ten users reporting gains in productivity and 71 per cent praising its Arabic‑language ease of use. Other tools, including Maps, Waze and mobile wallets, further enhanced daily routines. ADVERTISEMENT The Google Maharat Min Google skilling initiative has equipped more than 430,000 people in the UAE with digital and AI competencies since 2018. Meanwhile, the Android and Google Play ecosystem supported around 30,000 jobs and generated approximately Dhs455 million in revenue for UAE‑based app developers in 2024. Survey data from March 2025, with responses from over 1,100 consumers and nearly 400 business leaders, indicates that Google's services offer an estimated average monthly benefit of Dhs683 per user. Half of adults describe Search as essential to their routine, 89 per cent rely on Maps or Waze for navigation, and 90 per cent use mobile payment platforms like GPay or GWallet to streamline transactions. Adoption of AI tools among UAE businesses is nearing ubiquity, with 91 per cent reporting use of at least one AI product in workflows, while 97 per cent of public‑sector respondents confirm boosted productivity from Google's AI solutions. Consumer engagement is likewise robust: 94 per cent use Search monthly to compare prices, 86 per cent check reviews before visiting venues, 80 per cent use mapping apps to locate businesses, and 73 per cent of 18–24‑year‑olds browse or shop via Search weekly. Google's platforms have also strengthened the creative and developer landscape: over 600 UAE‑based YouTube channels surpassed one million subscribers—a 15 per cent annual rise—and the Google News Initiative has trained more than 20,000 journalists and journalism students across the MENA region, including the UAE. Anthony Nakache, Google's Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa, emphasised that the firm's 'investment in accelerating the country's ambitious journey towards a diversified, AI‑powered economy' is reflected in the findings. He highlighted how local partnerships, AI‑driven tools and continuous skilling programmes contribute to 'substantial economic value' and empower individuals, enterprises and communities within the UAE. Public First's Economic Impact Report, published mid‑June, is based on econometric modelling, consumer and business polling, case studies and secondary data. Survey responses were weighted to reflect the UAE's national demographics.
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Express Tribune
Google Saerch Live feature: What is it, where is it available, plus full details
Google has launched a new voice-activated feature, Search Live, for its Google app on iOS and Android, giving users in the United States a more natural, conversational way to search the web. The rollout is part of the company's AI Mode initiative, currently being trialled in Google Labs. Search Live allows users to speak directly to Google Search, pose follow-up questions, and receive responses — all without needing to type. The feature is aimed at people searching while multitasking or on the move, offering a hands-free experience similar to Google's existing Gemini Live tool. By tapping the newly introduced Live icon in the app, users can initiate voice conversations with the search engine. The assistant responds with spoken answers and links to relevant webpages. Users can continue chatting with the AI even while switching between apps, making multitasking smoother. A Transcript feature enables mid-conversation switching between voice and text, while a searchable AI Mode history allows users to return to previous queries and resume where they left off. Introducing Search Live with voice in AI Mode, which lets you have free-flowing conversations with Search on the go 🎙️ 🗣️ Talk with and listen to Search hands-free 🔊 Get AI-generated audio responses 🔗 Learn more with links — Google (@Google) June 18, 2025 Although innovative, Search Live's similarity to Gemini Live has raised questions about Google's strategy. Both services offer overlapping functionalities, including camera-based input integration — a feature Google says is coming to Search Live in future updates, despite already being present in Gemini Live. Google has stated that Search Live runs on a customised version of its Gemini AI model, with enhanced voice interaction capabilities. However, the introduction of parallel apps with nearly identical tools has led to confusion among users and industry observers. The new feature is only available in the US at present, with no announcements yet regarding an international rollout.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Google Search gets smarter: No typing. Just keep talking for results
Google recently announced AI mode for Search that brings advanced and hassle-free search capabilities to users. Now, similar to ChatGPT voice mode and Gemini Live, Google has announced 'Search Live' within AI mode, allowing users to make voice-based queries. With voice-based AI search, users can make back-to-back conversations to gather desired information. Search Live is similar to Gemini Live; however, both AI-based voice models offer different features and services. This new AI feature will not only resolve queries but also provide users with easy-to-access links for greater knowledge. Know more about how the Search Live feature on AI Mode works. Also read: Google pauses 'Ask Photos' AI Feature to address performance issues Search Live is a conversational AI search rolling out to the Google app. This feature can be accessed within the Google app, allowing users to have a voice-based conversation with Search instead of having to type queries. This feature is currently available to people who are enrolled on the AI Mode experiment in Labs. To access Search Live on Android or iOS, users simply need to open the Google app and click on the new 'Live' icon below the search bar to start conversations. Google says that Search Live also has the ability to run in the background. Therefore, users can continue having back-and-forth conversations while being on another app. This makes multitasking and Google search easier and hassle-free. The Search Live also include a 'transcript' button to convert the voice responses into text. Reportedly, the feature utilises a custom version of Gemini with advanced voice capabilities for accurate information. Additionally, all the past voice-based queries can be accessed via the AI Mode history, allowing users to revisit specific responses. Also read: Google I/O 2025: Gemini Live with camera now free for everyone, Veo 3 for AI Ultra and other reveals Google also revealed that Search Live in AI Mode will soon get camera capabilities, which will allow users to ask real-time questions showcasing any object, place, or specific location on the camera. Notably, the feature is being tested before it rolls out globally. As of now, it is only available in the US, and we expect a stable release soon. These upcoming Google Search features could give tough competition to AI Chatbots, including OpenAI's Search GPT, which recently started to trend. Additionally, it also provides us with a glimpse of the future on how users will start to leverage AI for the smallest of tasks and queries. Mobile Finder: Google Pixel 10 Pro LATEST specs, features, and price
