Google introduces enhanced Gemini Live feature with saved audio recordings.

Google is currently making some updates to its Gemini Live feature, aiming to make conversations more lively and engaging. This new version is rolling out gradually, so you might want to check if you have it. You can do this by looking at your Gemini Apps Activity logs. If you see audio files in those logs, it indicates you have the latest version of Gemini Live.

Users have begun to notice the changes, but rollouts have been limited. For example, someone using a Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has already discovered the new features. While the updated version doesn’t change how the interface looks, it enhances the data collection process, which is helpful in identifying whether you’re using the old or new version.

In an email sent out by Google, it was highlighted that the new Gemini Live would soon start saving audio, video, and screen shares in your Activity logs. This means that you can easily determine if you have the updated experience. By opening the Gemini app, clicking on your profile picture, and selecting Gemini Apps Activity, you can check if you are still using the older version, which only shows a text transcript.

One of the exciting updates in the new Gemini Live includes actual audio files recorded during your conversations. A user mentioned on Reddit that they confirmed the audio feature was present because they could access raw audio snippets of their speeches, along with background sounds. Additionally, this update has made Gemini Live proficient in recognizing multiple languages, even less common ones, without needing users to announce their language changes.

As of now, the update has not reached many users yet. A review by Android Central on different devices, like the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Samsung Galaxy S25, did not reveal the new Gemini Live experience.

In its communication about the changes, Google explained that the updates to Gemini Live are designed to enhance the conversation experience. The new model can better understand various languages, dialects, and accents, even during a single conversation. It aims to assist users with translation needs, making interactions more seamless.

It’s essential to be aware that with these updates, Google’s privacy policy is changing concerning Gemini Live. Your audio inputs will now be recorded and saved. In the future, when features like video support and screen sharing are fully integrated, these also will be stored.

According to Google, as part of enhancing this experience, any recorded audio, video, and screen shares will be saved in your Gemini Apps Activity if the feature is enabled. Google assures that you can manage your privacy settings, and data in the Activity log will be deleted per your auto-delete settings. Users will also have the option to manage and delete their activity at any given time.

Overall, these changes suggest that Google is focused on improving user interaction with its Gemini Live feature while adapting to users’ needs for privacy and control over their data.