Google launches Gemini Live audio chat to all users for free!

Google has announced that the Gemini Live audio chat option is now free for all Android users. The functionality enables natural, back-and-forth conversations with the AI assistant, similar to ChatGPT's voice chat features.

Gemini Live is already available, just one month after its debut at Google's Pixel 9 launch event. Google is now making it available to all subscribers, rather than just those on the Gemini Advanced tier.

To try out the new voice option, Android users simply select the waveform icon in the bottom right corner of the Gemini app or overlay. This activates the microphone so that queries can be asked vocally. Once triggered, Gemini Live enters full-screen mode, complete with "Hold" and "End" buttons at the bottom.

It is truly conversational, as users can interrupt what the AI is saying with additional information or directions. This feature can be set to give the assistant numerous voice options, making the tone and personality more appealing to a user's lip references.

Gemini Live is now only available in English, but Google promises that additional languages will be supported in the future. Support for Gemini Live will ultimately be available for iOS.

The feature currently does not combine with Gemini Extensions, which offer access to other Google services like as Gmail and YouTube Music. Still, this capacity is expected to be available in the future months.