June 19th.GoogleToday in the U.S., it officially launched its new Search Live voice searchfeatures for the iOS and Android versions of the app. Based on the Gemini model, theJust enable AI mode in Labs to experience this feature!. Users will then be able to have a natural voice conversation with the search engine.
It's also easy to use: with AI mode enabled, open the Google App, tap the newly-appearing Live icon, and speak your question. Google will respond with an AI-generated voice, and users can alsoContinue to ask questions as you would in a normal chat without having to repeat actions.
Google says Search Live is the ideal assistant when you're on the go or busy with other things, like getting information while packing. In the official demo, users asked how to prevent a linen dress from getting wrinkled in their suitcase, and Gemini was able to instantly answer with her voice. Throughout the processNo need to exit the interface or repeatedly click on icons. Conversations can continue even if you switch to another app.
Users will also be able to view a transcript of their voice response and continue the conversation by typing instead. All of Search Live's conversation history is saved in the AI Mode log.
According to 1AI's understanding, other AI companies have also begun to make efforts in voice interaction, OpenAI launched Advanced Voice Mode in ChatGPT last year, and Anthropic also launched the voice function of Claude app in May this year. Apple is also developing "LLM Siri", but because the function has not yet reached the expected reliability, the product release time has been delayed.