Google Gemini Live Introduces Multilingual Support in Beta

Gemini Live now understands your Spanglish

Summary Google is rolling out a beta feature allowing users to select a secondary language for speech input, enabling conversations in multiple languages with Gemini and Gemini Live. Gemini Live now supports over 45 languages, and users in the latest beta can actively choose their secondary language. for speech in Gemini settings, allowing interaction in two languages. To add a second language, head to the Gemini app → tap on your profile icon on the top right → tap Settings → Languages → select a language under 'Second language (speech only).' Google Gemini is set to become a more versatile smart assistant, with support for multilingualism now starting to go live in beta. The functionality, which extends to both Gemini and Gemini Live, will let you select more than one language for speech, allowing you to probe and gain answers in the language of your choice. Related Google Gemini: Everything you need to know about Google's next-gen multimodal AI Google Gemini is here, with a whole new approach to multimodal AI Posts This isn't the first time we've heard about support for additional languages -- it first surfaced back in December. However, it's only now that the feature has begun showing some of its functionality, in addition to Google updating its support page to say that "Gemini Live is available in over 45 languages," as highlighted by Android Authority. It's worth noting that support text for adding a second language has only made its way to the 'iPhone & iPad' section of the support page, but we're already seeing it live with Gemini version 1.0.686588308 and Google app beta version 16.9.39.sa.arm64 on Android, prompting us to believe that it should arrive on the stable channel soon. You can only add one secondary language, at least for now To add a second language on your Android device, simply head to the Gemini app → tap on your profile icon on the top right → tap Settings → Languages → select a language under 'Second language (speech only).' Once added, you can now pose your queries to Gemini in either of the two languages. This can be done directly on the Gemini overlay, within the app, and when talking to Gemini Live. It's worth noting that, at the moment, you can only add one secondary language to Gemini. Additionally, Gemini defaults to the language that you speak first. In our testing, we found that even if you start talking to Gemini in the second language exclusively, it doesn't pick up on the cue. However, if you explicitly tell it to speak the second language, it will switch. The exact timeline for the feature to land in stable remains unclear.

You will soon be able to chat with Gemini Live in two languages at once

Since its introduction last year, Gemini Live has rapidly evolved and become increasingly sophisticated, enhancing user interaction with its advanced conversational AI capabilities. Recently, Android Authority highlighted an exciting new feature: the upcoming ability to communicate with Gemini Live in multiple languages. In the latest beta version of Google's app, identified as "16.9.39.sa.arm64" for Android, users can add a second language to their settings. This innovative enhancement allows seamless switching between two selected languages during conversations, significantly improving accessibility for users around the globe. Recommended Videos This multi-language capability was initially hinted at in late 2024. However, this marks the first instance where a beta version has provided users with a tangible option to select languages from a comprehensive list. Currently, Gemini Live supports an impressive array of over 45 languages, catering to a diverse international user base. Please enable Javascript to view this content Additional features are on the horizon for Gemini Live. Among these are the ability to upload videos for analysis, which will broaden the scope of interaction and enable users to engage with the AI in even more dynamic ways. There has been no official announcement regarding the timeline for releasing these features to the public. Unveiled initially as Bard, Google's Gemini Live is designed to foster a more natural and engaging conversational experience with AI. By allowing for spoken dialogue rather than exclusively relying on text-based prompts, this feature aims to replicate the fluidity and nuance of real-time conversations, offering users a more intuitive and seamless way to interact with technology. Gemini Live is readily available across Android and iOS platforms. It's free to all users.

Gemini Live May Soon Be Able to Understand Two Different Languages

Google is offering two-language support via Gemini Live Google now also supports 45 languages for Gemini Live The feature was spotted in the Google app beta version 16.9 Google is reportedly working on adding support for a second language with Gemini Live. As per the report, the Mountain View-based tech giant is planning to allow users to speak with the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot in two different languages across speech and text modalities. With this, Gemini Live is said to not only understand what the user is saying, but also be able to respond in the same language. The first evidence of this feature was reportedly found in December, and now the company has also updated its support pages to highlight the support for a second language. Right now, Gemini Live, the two-way real-time voice chat feature, allows users to switch between languages mid sentence, and the AI still understands and responds appropriately. With a bit of right prompting, users can also make Gemini speak in two languages at the same time, which is useful if the speaker prefers one of the hybrid language varieties such as Hinglish (blend of Hindi and English) or Spanglish (blend of Spanish and English). While this is a useful feature, sometimes Gemini Live will not recognise the second language despite multiple prompts. Additionally, support for a second language is not available outside of Gemini Live, which also restricts the usability. According to an Android Authority report, the tech giant is now working on a settings option that will allow users to set a second language. The feature was found by the publication during an Android application package (APK) teardown process within the Google app beta version 16.9.39.sa.arm64. As per the report, the settings option is now visible by turning on certain flags. However, despite adding a second language, the publication was not able to see the feature, likely due to it being a sever-side update. Separately, Google has also updated its Gemini Live support page. The feature earlier supported 30 languages, which has now been increased to more than 45 languages. Additionally, the page now mentions, "In settings, you can add up to 2 languages to talk with Gemini Live in." Currently, it is unclear how Google plans to go on about it, and how adding a second language will affect the Gemini AI assistant in Android, the general text-based interaction with the chatbot, and using other app-specific Gemini tools in Google Workspace. The company has not made any announcement regarding when this feature could go live.