The Gemini Live feature I’ve been waiting for is finally coming this month

The long-awaited video capabilities within Gemini Live are finally making their way to Android devices later this month, according to a new announcement from Google at Mobile World Congress 2025. This feature marks a substantial step forward in how we interact with AI on our mobile devices and I can’t wait to test it out.

For those keeping track, Google has been hinting at these functionalities since I/O 2024 last May, and further detailed the enhancements powered by Gemini 2.0 in December. The anticipation has been building, with a more recent preview alongside Samsung’s Galaxy S25 launch in January. And we’ve known that Google has been working on some updates to Gemini Live, but with this announcement, Google has finally confirmed that the features are rolling out in March.

The core of this update lies in the integration of Project Astra’s multimodal AI assistant into Gemini Live. This tech uses your camera to give Gemini access to real-time video and the ability to respond to real-world objects and scenarios.

Accessing this feature is straightforward. Upon launching the fullscreen Gemin Live on Android, a new video button will appear on the far left. Tapping this button initiates the live video process, complete with “Hold” and “Cancel” buttons. This allows for a seamless, interactive experience where you can pose questions and receive real-time feedback from Gemini regarding what is being shown.

Additionally, there is also a new “Share screen with Live” option within the fullscreen Gemini Live interface, which will enable you to have a back-and-forth conversation with Gemini about what’s on your screen. You can get to this new feature by either tapping this button above the Ask Gemini text field on the Gemini overlay or the new “Screen” button to the right of the “Video” button in the fullscreen Gemini Live screen. Initiating the screen share will start a phone call-style interaction with Gemini.

Gemini with Live Video will be a game-changer

While I think this screen share will be very useful, I’m particularly excited to try out the new live video feature. Similar to Project Moohan and AndroidXR, I believe this live video feature could redefine how we utilize AI on our mobile devices, making interactions more dynamic and more productive. Taking photos and uploading them is one thing, but being able to have a conversation with Gemini as you move your camera around is taking things to a whole different level.

It’s important to reiterate that these features will be available to Gemini Advanced subscribers who are part of the Google One AI Premium plan on Android devices. Those attending MWC in Barcelona have the advantage of experiencing these new capabilities firsthand so I’ll certainly be keeping an eye out for those hands-on demos. For the rest of us, the wait is nearly over, with these new features rolling out “on Android devices later this month.”