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Google Brings Visual Guidance, Deeper App Integrations and a More Expressive Voice to Gemini Live

The update reaches Pixel 10 on August 28 with a phased expansion to other Android and iOS devices.

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Google tests Gemini Live with Keep and Maps context cards

Overview

  • When you share your camera, Gemini Live will now highlight objects on screen to provide real-time visual guidance.
  • Integrations with Google Calendar, Keep and Tasks are available today, with Messages, Phone and Maps additions coming soon.
  • New audio-model updates will make speech more natural and responsive to user tone, with controls for pace and playful accents.
  • Visual guidance launches on Pixel 10 at retail on August 28 and begins rolling out to other Android devices that week, with iOS following in the weeks after.
  • APK teardowns indicate Google is testing a compact floating Gemini Live overlay with contextual cards from apps like Keep, Maps and Pixel Weather, though this interface is not yet public.