Google has launched its brand new AI-powered Search Live feature for all users in the United States who use the Google app. This new function allows people to interact with Google Search in real time, combining the power of AI and the phone’s camera to help answer questions as they look at the world around them.
With Search Live, you can now have actual conversations with Google Search right in AI Mode. If you spot something interesting, just point your phone’s camera at it and open the Live feature through the app. The search will then understand what the camera sees and offer links, further guidance, or answers instantly. For example, if you are exploring a new place or pointing at a product, Search Live helps you get related details without needing to type a single word.
Accessing Search Live is simple. Just look for the new Live icon that sits beneath the search bar in your Google app. You can tap this icon to start using the AI-powered mode. If you are already using Google Lens, Search Live is found at the bottom of the screen inside the Lens settings. When you tap it, camera sharing is automatically enabled, giving a quick way to chat with Google about things right in front of you.
Instead of just typing keywords and waiting for results, users can now have a chat with Google that uses images and real world cues. You can ask questions in natural language, and the AI unsurprisingly understands both your words and what your camera observes.
As of right now, the rollout is focused on users in the United States, and to double down, the feature is available only in English. Whether you are on Android or iOS, you just need to update your Google app to get started. However, we expect to see Google make this feature available in other regions and in other languages very soon.
This update points to the future of search engines, where answers go way beyond words and pictures, and in case of Search Live, Google acts more like a guide you can consult in the moment. Imagine using Search Live while cooking, shopping, fixing something at home, or learning outside. You can rely on the camera, the AI, and your spoken questions, all working together to bring relevant information with almost no delay.
For example, if you are in a new city, you could point the camera at a landmark and get historical facts in seconds. Or, if you are shopping and curious about a product, just show Google the packaging and get reviews, explanations, or tips.
It is now easier to use Google in a deeply interactive way. All you need is a phone, the Google app, and the readiness to try out what’s next in AI search.
