Google’s conversational AI, Gemini Live, is set to offer new features, including live video and screen-sharing capabilities. These updates will enable users to engage in real-time interactions with the AI, enhancing the user experience. The feature allows users to share their screens or switch to live video on their phones.
This upgrade will help users use real-time visuals to ask the AI chatbot questions about their immediate surroundings or the website they are currently viewing. Originally launched in August 2024, Google Gemini can already remember past conversations. The new live video features are scheduled to roll out to Gemini Advanced subscribers on Android devices later this March.
The company posted a video demonstrating the live video feature to showcase this innovation. In the video, a ceramicist asks Gemini Live for glaze recommendations for newly fired vases, aiming for a “mid-century modern look.” While the video is promotional, it effectively illustrates the contextual continuity and practical applications of the new feature. This announcement follows a series of updates from Google, which aim to enhance the AI’s performance and explainability.
The tech giant continues to unveil new products and features this week, staying competitive in the dynamic tech landscape.
Live video capabilities enhance Gemini
At MWC 2025, Google announced that live video and screen share capabilities in Gemini Live will be available “later this month.” Upon launching the Gemini overlay on Android, users will see a new “Share screen with Live” button above the Ask Gemini text field.
Tapping this button will enable screen sharing with Gemini Live. Compared to the existing method, this new feature provides a persistent pill with a live count next to the time, allowing users to access the complete UI quickly. Users can then ask questions about what’s displayed on their screen and engage in a back-and-forth conversation.
Launching the fullscreen Gemini Live will present a video shortcut next to the screen share option. This shortcut will launch a live feed that occupies most of the display. In addition, Google has made slight visual tweaks by changing the shape of the Hold and End buttons from circular to pill-shaped containers.
These new capabilities have been anticipated since last May when Google first teased them at I/O 2024. The previous preview was shown during the launch of Samsung’s Galaxy S25. Google will be rolling out these Gemini Live features to “Gemini Advanced” subscribers as part of the Google One AI Premium plan on Android devices later this month.
Attendees at MWC in Barcelona can demo these experiences today.
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