The next time you use Gemini Live on your phone, you might notice that it understand you better. That's because Google just rolled out a major update, making it better at understanding multiple languages, dialects, and accents. This should result in smoother conversations, better real-time translations, and overall improved voice interactions. 

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Google announced these changes in an email, explaining that the update makes Gemini Live more "dynamic and engaging." It did not elaborate on the name of the new model, but it rolled out Flash 2.0 last month. Live, the conversational part, is a different model.

Multilingual conversations and smarter translations

Perhaps the biggest improvement in the update is language recognition. Gemini Live can now understand multiple languages in a single conversation, meaning if you switch between English and Spanish during a free-flowing discussion, for instance, it should follow along better than before. A Google support page notes Gemini Live supports 45 languages. 

Not only have the translation capabilities been updated, but Google also said Live can now better understand different dialects and accents in a conversation. You should experience a noticeable improvement in how Gemini recognizes different speech patterns, making it a more reliable tool for real-time multilingual communication. 

New features coming soon

Google has now confirmed that screen sharing and live video streaming are coming to Gemini Live in the next few months. 

If you are not familiar, Gemini is the name of Google's assistant that is built into Android phones and available as an app for iOS. Gemini Live is a feature that lets you speak to the AI conversationally, getting help with tasks, brainstorming ideas, or just chatting.

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Right now, you can upload a photo and ask Gemini about it, but soon, the assistant will be able to see what's on your screen in real time -- which sounds a lot like the "Talk Live about..." feature that's currently exclusive to the Pixel 9. This could mean asking Gemini for help with YouTube videos, images, or documents without needing to manually upload them. 

It's a big step toward making Gemini more interactive and useful beyond just voice-based interactions.

Privacy and data storage changes

Beyond new features, Google is also updating how Gemini Apps Activity handles data. Now, if Gemini Apps Activity is enabled, Gemini will store audio, video, and screenshots in an activity log, and you'll have the option to choose how long this data is saved. You can choose either 3 months, 18 months, or 36 months, and you can delete it manually at any time. 

Google has more information about how to do this in its Google Apps Privacy Hub.

When can you try the new Gemini Live?

Google is rolling out these update gradually, meaning not everyone will get it at the same time. If you're curious whether you have access yet, you can simply ask Gemini, "When was your last update?" to check.

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These improvements further signals that Google is moving Gemini Live closer to3ard the "Agent Era" -- where AI is not just for answering questions, but also for assisting in real-time tasks, multitasking, and interacting with digital content directly.

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