Google has made an exciting update to its Gemini Live service, confirming that camera and screen sharing features are now available on any Android device with Gemini Advanced. Initially, these features seemed exclusive to the Pixel and Galaxy S25 series, but early rollout reports disproved that assumption. Now, with a recent support article from Google, it’s clear that the new features are accessible on a wide range of Android devices, including foldables and tablets.
The gradual rollout of Gemini Live features means that you might not have immediate access, but as time progresses, these functionalities will reach more users. The core features of Gemini Live include:
Live Camera:
The camera automatically turns off if the Live session is paused, but it will resume when you continue the chat.
Exiting the app or locking the screen will stop the camera, and it won’t resume automatically until you re-enter the app or unlock your device.
Screen Sharing:
Just like with the camera, screen sharing will stop if the session is paused or if the screen is locked. You’ll need to manually resume sharing after the session is unpaused or the screen is unlocked.
These features are designed to improve the usability and experience for users, especially during long conversations or presentations. Gemini Live is also expected to continue evolving, and Google will likely make adjustments based on user feedback and performance.
Why This Matters:
While many Android users may have anticipated such updates, the real breakthrough here is the inclusion of foldables and tablets. Given how Android devices vary greatly in screen size and capabilities, supporting these form factors with Gemini Live adds a new dimension of flexibility and user experience. Whether you’re using a flagship smartphone, a foldable, or a tablet, Gemini Live is now a viable tool for interactive communication.
Google’s approach of rolling out the features gradually allows them to fine-tune the experience based on user data, ensuring that once the features are fully available, they work smoothly across various devices.
As with all features in beta, we might see further tweaks in the UI and functionality. For example, a recent rollback of the compact fullscreen Gemini Live UI for most beta users indicates that Google is testing what works best before making any final changes. For now, many users are seeing the classic circular buttons for the voice experience, but that could evolve over time.
What’s Next for Gemini Live?
With this rollout, Google is expanding its efforts to make Gemini Live a more versatile and accessible tool for users across the board. As more devices get the Gemini Advanced update, the user base for Gemini Live will grow, leading to potential improvements in both the camera and screen sharing functionalities. This could turn Gemini Live into a leading platform for video communication and collaboration on Android devices.
Stay tuned for more updates, as Google continues to innovate and push the boundaries of what's possible on Android devices.
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