U.S. iPhone users now have access to Gemini Live, a new application that features both camera functionality and screen-sharing capabilities.
Gemini, Google's AI-powered language model, has introduced a new feature called Gemini Live, making it possible for users to have natural, real-time conversations with the AI directly on their phones. And now, this feature is available on iPhones, following the rollout announced at the Google I/O event.
How Gemini Live Works on iPhones
On iPhones, Gemini Live works by integrating the AI's capabilities into apps or assistants that support this feature. Users can talk to Gemini via voice, and the AI responds in real time, making interaction feel more natural and conversational.
To start a conversation with Gemini Live, users need to hit "Start Broadcast" within the Gemini app. Once they do, Apple will alert users about "Screen Broadcast" triggered by Gemini. Users can then include incoming notifications during screen sharing if they wish.
Accessing Gemini Live on iPhone
Access to Gemini Live is available primarily through Gemini Advanced and is specifically for English-speaking users initially. Additionally, users with a qualifying Gemini for Google Workspace add-on subscription can access enhanced features like links to related content within responses. The Live API underlying Gemini Live requires routing client audio through an intermediate application server for authentication, indicating it is targeted more at developers and subscribers using integrated systems rather than open public use directly by anyone.
The Gemini Live Experience on iPhone
The latest Gemini app version (1.2025.2062302) supports Gemini Live for both free and paid users, including those with Google AI Pro and AI Ultra plans. After selecting "Try Live," iPhone users are presented with a screen similar to the one on Android phones, with buttons for video, share screen, pause, and end chat.
The video camera button on the iPhone version of Gemini Live opens the rear camera, allowing Gemini to access what the user is looking at and respond to questions about the camera's view. Similarly, the screen sharing feature allows users to share their screen with the assistant, a capability that was previously only available on Android phones.
Conclusion
Gemini Live represents an evolution in AI interaction by enabling fluid, voice-driven conversations tailored to user style and history, creating a more personalized and engaging AI experience on mobile devices including iPhones. With this latest update, users in the U.S. can now enjoy the benefits of Gemini Live on their iPhones and iPads, joining the ranks of Android users who have already experienced this innovative feature.
- Gemini Live on iPhones functions by combining the AI's capabilities with compatible apps or assistants, allowing users to communicate with the AI in a natural, real-time conversation style via voice.
- To initiate a dialogue with Gemini Live on an iPhone, users should press "Start Broadcast" within the Gemini app, followed by acknowledging the "Screen Broadcast" prompt on their device when it appears.
