Google is reportedly testing its futuristic Live Search feature directly within the main Google Search app, following its initial rollout in the standalone Gemini app. The feature, which combines real-time camera input and voice-based conversational AI, allows users to interact dynamically with their surroundings while receiving contextual answers.
Key Details of the Live Search Test
How It Works
Users can point their phone’s camera at objects or scenes, ask verbal questions, and engage in a live conversation with Google’s AI.
Responses are generated based on both visual input and spoken queries, with follow-up questions supported.
A scrollable carousel displays sources used to inform answers, enhancing transparency.
Background Continuity & Platform Differences
The conversation persists even if users exit the app (leveraging Live Activities on iOS).
Currently, the camera streaming function (available in Gemini) is not yet active in the Google App test—mirroring Gemini’s phased rollout, which started with voice before adding video.
Discovery & Rollout Strategy
Tech blog 9to5Google first spotted the feature, sharing screenshots of a dedicated Live Search button in the Google App.
Google appears to be iterating cautiously, suggesting a broader integration may follow if testing succeeds.
Why It Matters
Live Search represents Google’s push toward multimodal AI search, blending voice, vision, and traditional text queries. By embedding it into the primary Google App, the company could make this ambient computing tool more accessible, potentially rivaling standalone AI apps like Gemini or ChatGPT.
Next Steps:
Wider rollout likely depends on user feedback and technical performance.
Camera functionality may follow later, as seen with Gemini’s development.
For now, the feature remains in limited testing—but its expansion signals Google’s commitment to redefining search as an interactive, real-time experience.
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