Back in August, alongside the release of the Pixel 10 series, Google announced new upgrades aimed at making its conversational Gemini Live AI tool “more helpful, natural and visual assistant.” Roughly three months in, and those upgrades are now rolling out across both Android and iOS.
Highlighted by the tech giant in a new blog post, its new model update brings a version of Gemini Live that can keep up more adaptive and expressive conversations, complete with new accents, speech speed, and a lot more.
Learn at your own pace
Essentially putting you in control, Gemini Live’s speech speed can now be adjusted. If you’re in a hurry, looking to quickly absorb complex data or just have your query answered, you can tell Gemini to “speed up” to get a fast-tracked summary.
Similarly, those with a lot of time on their hands, and those who learn best with clear articulation, can ask Gemini Live to slow down. “It’s all about putting you in complete control of your learning environment,” as highlighted in the short video above.
Immerse yourself in a new language
Gemini Live can now assist you with your new language needs, though instead of doing the work for you, it can help with tailored practice sessions. Imagine being out at a restaurant and asking Gemini to quiz you on common food items in the local language before ordering, or just getting help with casual greetings.
As highlighted in the short video embedded above, “this allows you to gain real-world speaking experience in a low-risk setting, helping you build confidence before you use your skills in real life.”
Similarly, you can ask Gemini to help you practice for your next big moment, regardless of the language. This can be rehearsing for a job interview, preparing for a difficult conversation, or anything similar.
Hear stories come to life
Complete with fun accents
You can now ask Gemini Live to step into other people’s shoes. For example, during story time, you can ask the AI tool to tell you about the Roman Empire, but from the perspective of Julius Caesar himself. This won’t just make learning more entertaining, it will also make it more immersive, especially for younger users.
Similarly, Gemini Live can now assume different personas to make day-to-day queries a little more fun. “Try out a cowboy accent when brainstorming dessert ideas for a rodeo-themed birthday party or have Gemini talk you through a Sunday roast recipe in a Cockney British accent,” wrote the tech giant.
New Gemini Live accents, alongside all the other upgrades mentioned above, are available to try out now.
