Gemini Live might soon discuss your documents with you
Users will be able to discuss documents conversationally instead of reading summaries or breakdowns.
Google launched Gemini Live in August 2024, positioning it to compete with other conversational chatbots available at the time, like ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode.
Since its launch, Google has continually enhanced the platform, adding new features like expanded language support, making it more accessible and useful to people around the world.
Now, it looks like Gemini Live is about to receive another major upgrade. According to an APK teardown by Android Authority, Gemini Live may soon support document uploads. This would allow users to upload documents and have meaningful, conversational discussions with Gemini about their contents, making it faster and easier to analyze both small and large chunks of text.
This would be especially beneficial for users who regularly work with documents like research papers, business reports, or long-form articles. Instead of reading through summaries, users could simply ask Gemini questions about any part of the document, streamlining the process.
Currently, Gemini Advanced allows users to upload documents and receive data-driven insights or summaries. However, this interaction is still text-based. If the beta version of the Google app (v16.1.38) with this feature is eventually rolled out, it could make a significant impact on the productivity software market, possibly establishing Gemini Live as a go-to tool for professionals, students and everyone in between. However, it's still unclear whether the feature would be available only to Gemini Advanced users.
Regardless, if successful, it could set a new standard for AI-driven document interactions. This conversational approach would make document analysis much more intuitive, particularly for non-technical users.
It also offers an alternative to more formal tools like Microsoft Copilot, which provides document analysis but lacks the same conversational, engaging style that Gemini Live aims to deliver