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News18
11 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.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Google launches Search Live feature in AI mode: Here's how it works
Google has officially launched Search Live , a new voice-activated feature that allows users to have conversational, back-and-forth interactions with Google Search through the company's mobile app. Available now for Android and iOS users in the United States who have opted into the AI Mode experiment in Labs, the feature transforms traditional search into a spoken dialogue powered by a custom version of Gemini. Users can access Search Live by tapping a new "Live" icon in the Google app and verbally asking questions. The system responds with AI-generated audio answers and provides relevant web links on screen. The conversation remains active, allowing natural follow-up questions without restarting the search process. For example, users can ask about packing tips for travel and seamlessly follow up with specific questions about preventing wrinkles or organizing luggage. Background conversations allow seamless multitasking The feature operates in the background, enabling users to continue conversations while using other apps. A transcript button allows users to view text versions of responses and switch between voice and typed interactions. This functionality addresses the growing demand for hands-free search capabilities, particularly for users who are multitasking or on the go. Search Live combines Google's established search infrastructure with advanced voice technology, maintaining the reliability users expect from Google Search while adding conversational capabilities. The system uses Google's "query fan-out technique" to display diverse web content, though concerns have emerged about whether this approach might reduce traffic to original sources, as users can receive complete information without clicking through to websites. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Visual Search integration coming soon Google plans to expand Search Live in the coming months with camera-based interactions, allowing users to show the system real-time visuals while maintaining voice conversations. This enhancement, announced at Google I/O earlier this year, will enable users to receive help with visual problems like math equations or real-world objects they encounter. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Express Tribune
2 days 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.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
Google is testing voice feature in search with AI Mode
Google has said they are testing Search Live with voice input for AI Mode in the Google app. Available to the Android and iOS users in the U.S., users on Google Labs can access the feature. 'This is perfect for when you're on the go or multitasking, like if you're packing for a trip. Simply open the Google app, tap the new 'Live' icon and verbally ask your question, like, 'What are some tips for preventing a linen dress from wrinkling in a suitcase?' You'll hear a helpful AI-generated audio response and you can easily follow up with another question, like, 'What should I do if it still wrinkles?' You'll also find easy-to-access links right on your screen so you can dig deeper with content from the web,' a blog posted by the company said. Users can continue chatting in Search Live even as they use other apps and even click on the 'transcript' button to see the text version of the response. They can also go back to a Search Live response via AI Mode history. Search Live is based on a custom version of the Gemini model with advanced voice capabilities and it also uses a query fan-out technique to display a wider range of results. Google will be rolling out more capabilities to Search Live in AI Mode including camera so it can see what the user is looking at in real-time. The Search Live option appears as a new icon directly under the search bar once inside AI Mode in Labs.
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
