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Google launches Guided Vision in Gemini Live for real-time camera audio descriptions

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Google is launching Guided Vision in Gemini Live on compatible Android devices, using AI to provide real-time audio descriptions of anything the phone's camera points at. The feature assists with reading small text, describing surroundings, and identifying objects, and is designed for people who are blind, have low vision, or need situational help. It is also available beyond the Gemini app.

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  1. The Verge AIStevie Bonifield

    Guided Vision is launching in Gemini Live on compatible Android devices today to use AI to give real-time audio descriptions of anything you point your phone's camera at. By sharing your camera in Gemini Live, you can have Google's AI help with things like reading small text, describing your surroundings, finding or identifying objects around you, and describing details on specific objects. Like the VoiceOver Live Recognition feature Apple has added to the iPhone and Vision Pro , it's designed for people who are blind, have low vision, or want assistance in specific situations. In addition to the Gemini app, Guided Vision is also available … Read the full story at The Verge.