Google AI•
2026-09-03
Google DeepMind Unveils Next-Gen Gemini with Native Audio
Gemini's new native audio mode enables real-time, expressive voice conversations with near-zero latency.
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Maya ChenNative audio arrives
Google DeepMind's latest Gemini update adds a native audio mode for real-time voice conversations with expressive intonation and low latency.
Why it matters
Native audio (rather than text-to-speech bolted on top) means more natural turn-taking, interruptions, and emotion — closing the gap with human conversation.