TLDR: Google has rolled out significant updates to its search capabilities in India, introducing the ‘Search Live’ feature for real-time voice and camera interactions, and expanding its AI Mode to support seven additional local languages: Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. These enhancements, powered by Google’s custom Gemini model, aim to make search more intuitive and accessible for millions of Indian users.
New Delhi, India – October 8, 2025 – Google today announced a major expansion of its AI-powered Search experience in India, bringing advanced features to millions more users across the country. The updates include the launch of ‘Search Live,’ a new multimodal conversational feature, and the integration of seven new Indian languages into its AI Mode.
AI Mode: Broader Linguistic Reach with Gemini’s Power
Google’s AI Mode, previously available only in English and Hindi, is now extending its support to Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. This strategic expansion allows users to engage with Google Search by asking complex, conversational questions and receiving detailed answers in their preferred native tongue. According to Google, the AI Mode has seen ‘incredible‘ adoption since its initial launch in India, with users leveraging it for diverse tasks ranging from academic research and writing to product comparisons and travel planning.
The new language capabilities are underpinned by Google’s custom Gemini model for Search. This advanced AI model is specifically engineered to comprehend the subtleties and contextual nuances of local languages, moving beyond mere word-for-word translation to deliver more accurate and helpful responses. The rollout of AI Mode in these new languages will commence in a phased manner over the coming week.
Introducing ‘Search Live’: Real-time Interaction with Voice and Camera
In a parallel development, Google has debuted ‘Search Live,’ a groundbreaking feature that enables users to interact with Search using both voice and camera in real-time. India holds the distinction of being the first country outside the United States to receive this innovative feature, which is initially available in English and Hindi.
‘Search Live’ offers a dynamic, conversational experience, providing instant, context-aware assistance based on what users are seeing. For instance, a user can point their phone camera at a collection of ingredients and inquire, ‘What’s the best way to combine these to make an iced matcha?‘ to receive immediate, step-by-step guidance. This functionality is particularly beneficial for hands-on activities such as DIY projects, troubleshooting, schoolwork, and travel.
Users can access ‘Search Live’ by tapping the ‘Live’ icon located under the search bar in the Google app, or by selecting ‘Live’ within Google Lens. The feature is rolling out starting today and is expected to reach a wider user base in the coming weeks.
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These updates underscore Google’s deep commitment to enhancing the accessibility and intuitiveness of Search for everyone in India, a country that already represents Google’s largest user base globally for both voice and visual search.
