Google has allegedly started testing its discovery live feature in AI mode. According to the report, some users have started spotting new features on Android and iOS in Google App. Khoj Live was first declared as an extension of AI mode in the company’s I/O 2025 Kenote session. Similar to Gemini Live, new feature allows users to interact in real time in search. This feature can also reach the camera feed and can answer questions based on whatever he sees. The camera feature is reportedly not available to users at this time.
Google reportedly tests the search live in AI mode
According to a 9to5google ReportMountain view-based tech veteran has publicly started testing the search live feature. Members of the publication employees saw access to the facility on iOS after enrolling in search laboratories. In particular, the AI mode is currently available only in the US only, and the company has yet to expand it to other areas.
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According to the screenshot shared by the publication, people who have gained access to the feature will see a new waveform icon in the Google app, which is under the search bar. This wage icon has a small Gemini shine that is added to the top. It is said that to the left to change the Google lens shortcut which opens the gallery directly.
As Google explained on i/oTapping this icon opens a full-screen interface for the search live. It looks similar to Gemini Live, but has two buttons below – one to mute and the other to examine the transcript of the conversation. Once this interface opens, the users can verbally start asking their questions to AI, and it will answer in the same way.
Another, the way to go on long search live is to tap a new circular icon with a magnifying glass and glow, which opens AI modeThe report highlighted. Once a user is in AI mode, they can allegedly find waveform icons on the right side of the text field. The search live currently supports four voice options, cosmo, Neso, Terra and Cassini, which can be selected from the three dot menu.
Once the user asked a query, AI reportedly shows a list of websites that were used to provide answers. The search live is also asked to ask the user to refine the query and ask more questions to submit more relevant answers. Users may also ask for follow up questions.
Search Lives can allegedly work in the background, which means that users can leave the interface and go to the home screen and still continue to ask questions. In particular, when there is no word Google There are plans to expand AI mode and make live discovery in other areas.