What to know
- Access to Gemini Live, the AI digital assistant service, was earlier possible only via a Gemini Advanced subscription.
- But Google is now rolling it out to users with free accounts as well.
- Gemini Live rollout for free Android users is taking place gradually. Make sure to update the Gemini and Google app to check if it’s available.
Gemini Live is out to change the digital assistant landscape. By infusing AI into what was until very recently simply Google Assistant, Google has made conversing with its chatbot a completely hands-free, natural, and human affair.
But do you have to pay for Gemini Live? Only a week ago, the answer was Yes. But now, thanks to Google’s generosity, the feature is rolling out to all Android users.
Earlier, you had to get the Gemini Advanced subscription, which is part of the larger Google One AI plan which, along with Gemini Live, also provides other perks such as 2TB worth of storage space, Gemini in Gmail, Docs, and Magic Editor with unlimited saves – all combined at $19.99 per month.
But you don’t have to worry about that any more. As long as you meet the basic requirements, and keep your apps updated, you should soon see it available to you as well. Considering how much buzz Gemini Live’s free-flowing conversational capabilities have created, it is a god-send for those who want to include Gemini Live in their daily lives.
