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Can Gemini Hear Audio and Speech?

Yes — available on the free plan

Gemini Live (Voice Mode)

Gemini Live enables natural voice conversations with Gemini. **Basic voice is free; full Gemini Live with interruption and multi-turn requires AI Pro ($19.99/mo).** Currently mobile only.

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Free✓
AI Pro✓

Available on: iOS Android API

Verified: 2026-02-28

Sources: https://blog.google/products/gemini/gemini-live-audio-updates/

Project Astra

Project Astra brings real-time vision to Gemini—share your camera or screen and get contextual AI assistance. **Now free for everyone** on iOS and Android. It can remember context for 10+ minutes and integrates with Google Search, Maps, and more.

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Free✓
AI Pro✓

Available on: iOS Android

Verified: 2026-02-28

Sources: https://deepmind.google/models/project-astra/, https://blog.google/technology/google-deepmind/google-gemini-ai-update-december-2024/

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