Unlock the Power of “Talk Live” on Your Pixel 9 with Gemini’s Innovative Feature
Introducing Gemini Talk Live: A New Way to Interact with Google Assistant
[Image: Galaxy S25 Gemini Live]
If you’ve been following the latest updates from Google, you might have heard about the new "Talk Live" feature that’s been rolling out to Pixel 9 series devices. This innovative capability allows you to have conversations with Google Assistant about images, files, and YouTube videos, taking your interactions to the next level.
How to Access Gemini Talk Live
To start using Gemini Talk Live, simply launch the floating Gemini overlay (not the app) and look for the new suggestion chip above the existing "Ask about…" button. You’ll see "Talk Live about video" in YouTube, "Talk Live about PDF" in Files by Google, and "Talk Live about this" when viewing images.
What’s New in Gemini Talk Live
One of the most exciting aspects of Gemini Talk Live is the ability to talk about images. To do this, you’ll need to use the "plus" menu to upload an image from your gallery or take a new picture. You can’t use the "Ask about screen" shortcut, which automatically takes a screenshot. This might seem like a minor distinction, but it’s an important one.
Auto-Submit Preference
When you first start using Gemini Talk Live, you might notice that all screen actions except "Ask about…" will automatically submit the content on your screen to Gemini when you tap them. If you want to turn off auto-submit, you can press and hold on a suggestion chip and tap "Turn off auto-submit." To enable auto-submit, you can press and hold on the "Ask about…" chip and tap "Turn on auto-submit."
Project Astra: The Future of Screen Sharing
Gemini Talk Live is just the beginning. Project Astra, which is set to launch soon, will allow you to share your screen and stream video in real-time while talking to Gemini Live. This will open up a whole new world of possibilities for collaboration, education, and entertainment.
Availability and Future Rollouts
Gemini Talk Live is currently available on Pixel 9 devices running Google app 16.3.32, which is in beta. It will also be available on the Galaxy S24, with S25 owners getting it out of the box at launch. In the coming weeks, the feature will expand to more Android devices.
Conclusion
Gemini Talk Live is an exciting new feature that’s set to revolutionize the way we interact with Google Assistant. With its ability to talk about images, files, and YouTube videos, this innovative capability is sure to delight users and open up new possibilities for collaboration and entertainment.
