Google has introduced a new experimental feature called Search Live.
This feature lets users have back-and-forth conversations with Search using their voice.
Search Live also works in the background, so you can switch to another app without stopping the conversation.
Google has introduced a new experimental feature called Search Live that lets users have back-and-forth conversations with Search using their voice. Available through the Google app on both Android and iOS, the feature makes it possible to ask questions verbally and get instant AI-generated voice responses, along with helpful links on the screen. According to Google, this feature can be helpful when you’re multitasking like packing, cooking or getting ready.
SurveyTo start, just open the Google app and tap the new ‘Live’ icon below the search bar. You can then ask something like, “What are some tips for preventing a linen dress from wrinkling in a suitcase?” and get a spoken response. You can easily follow up with another question like, “What should I do if it still wrinkles?” The conversation continues naturally, and you can dig deeper by checking out the suggested web links shown on your screen.
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Search Live also works in the background, so you can switch to another app without stopping the conversation. You can even tap the ‘transcript’ button to see the text version of the conversation. There’s also an AI Mode history section where you can revisit and continue earlier chats.
The feature is powered by a custom version of Google’s Gemini AI model. “Our custom model is built on Search’s best-in-class quality and information systems, so you still get reliable, helpful responses no matter where, or how, you’re asking your question,” the tech giant explained. Search Live with voice also uses Google’s “query fan-out technique” to show you a wider and more diverse set of helpful web content.
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It’s important to note that for now, Search Live is being tested with users in the United States who have enrolled in the AI Mode experiment in Labs. Google also plans to add more capabilities soon, like using your phone’s camera to let Search understand what you’re seeing in real time.
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