Google rolls out Gemini voice features in Gmail, Docs and Keep
The launch adds voice-based tools for inbox search, document creation and note organization, with initial access varying by Google AI subscription tier
Google says it is officially launching new Gemini Audio capabilities in Gmail, Docs and Keep. The company describes the release as three new voice-activated features for Google Workspace products. Google says the conversational features are rolling out during the week of the announcement.
For Gmail, Google says Gmail Live enables users to search inbox information conversationally. The company says users can ask questions including about a flight's gate number or what is happening at a child's school that week; Gmail Live will scan the inbox and give answers quickly, according to Google. Gmail Live is available to Google AI Plus, Pro and Ultra subscribers.
Google says Docs Live can help users create structured documents through real-time voice conversation. With permission, the feature can draw on Gmail, Drive, Chat and the web, the company says. Google describes Docs Live as a thought partner and co-writer intended to help users get to a first draft faster using voice. Docs Live is available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
In Keep, Google says Keep Live turns spoken streams of thought into structured lists and notes. It processes thoughts in the background without users having to type, according to Google. Keep Live is available to Google AI Plus, Pro and Ultra subscribers.
The launch covers conversational inbox search, voice-based document creation and spoken-note organization across the three products, based on Google's descriptions. Access differs by feature: Gmail and Keep are for Plus, Pro and Ultra subscribers, while Docs is for Pro and Ultra subscribers. Google says all three features are coming soon for Google Workspace business customers.
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