Google Rolls Out Gemini Live AI with Real-Time Camera and Screen Sharing
The advanced features, powered by Google DeepMind's Project Astra, are now available on Pixel 9 devices for free and on Galaxy S25 devices via subscription.
- Gemini Live's real-time camera and screen sharing capabilities are now live on Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 devices, with further Android expansion planned.
- The update allows users to engage in natural conversations with the AI assistant using live visual inputs, such as camera feeds and on-screen content.
- Developed under Google DeepMind's Project Astra, the features include advanced video analysis and contextual understanding for practical tasks like troubleshooting, shopping, and organization.
- Pixel 9 users receive the features as a free update, while Galaxy S25 users must subscribe to Gemini Advanced to access the functionality.
- Early user feedback highlights fast and mostly accurate performance, though occasional minor inaccuracies have been reported, prompting ongoing refinements.