Google makes its AI function „Search Live“ available worldwide
Google is expanding access to its AI function „Search Live“, with which users can search interactively using voice and camera – now also in Germany.
Google is now also bringing its AI function Search Live to Germany.
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Google is expanding access to its AI function “Search Live,” which allows users to search for information interactively using voice and the camera. According to Google, the AI search assistant is now available in more than 200 countries and regions, as well as in dozens of languages. The function is offered for both Android and iOS.
The company had already introduced the “Search Live” function in the USA last June and later added the camera function. This allows users to point their smartphone camera at an object and ask the AI for information – for example, how to assemble a shelf or other things. Google's AI assistant Gemini provides a spoken answer and links to further information.
Probably also for smart glasses in the future
The new function is part of the AI Mode in the Google app. According to Google, it is based on the new audio and language model Gemini 3.1 Flash Live, which is multilingual and is intended to enable more natural conversations. The company also states that the new model is characterized by improved response speed and, according to Google, enables “more natural and intuitive conversations.” Access is also possible via Google Lens.
With this function, Google is significantly expanding its AI-powered search and positioning it more strongly as a voice-based real-time assistant. Google had already presented the function at the I/O developer conference in May 2025, and it is likely not only intended for smartphones but also for the smart glasses based on Android XR currently in development, which are expected to be released later this year.
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Real-time translation for iOS
In addition to the global rollout of the Search Live function, Google has also announced the introduction of the real-time translation function of Google Translate (Übersetzer) for iOS. This allows iPhone users to use the app to record speech in real-time and hear the translation through their headphones. According to Google's announcement, the function is now available in Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Great Britain, Japan, and Thailand.
Apple had introduced a similar function with iOS 26. It can be used with current AirPods models.
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