Google is testing Search Live in more markets
Updated, 4:05 p.m. ET: Hours after this story was published, Google requested to remove the story. The company provided Engadget with the following statement:
“Search Live has not rolled out globally to all users. It remains available in the United States and India, with testing underway in other markets. We apologize for the earlier communication issue.”
Given that the company says it’s testing in more markets, it seems entirely possible that Search Live’s global release will happen sooner rather than later. But for now, it’s on pause.
The original unedited article follows below:
After rolling out Search Live to all American users of the Google application last September, Google now offers this feature wherever it offers its chatbot in AI mode. Search Live, if you need a refresher, lets you point your phone’s camera at an object or scene and ask questions about what you see in front of you. Google launched the tool at I/O 2025 before starting to roll it out to users. With current expansion, Search Live is available in over 200 countries and territories.
Additionally, Google has updated the feature to run its Gemini 3.1 Flash model, an upgrade that the company says should result in more natural conversations, in addition to a faster and more reliable experience. The new model is also natively multilingual. You can access Search Live from the Google app on Android and iOS. Tap the “Live” button below the search bar to get started. You can also access Search Live through Google Lens. Like in the Google app, look for the “Live” icon, located here at the bottom of the screen, to start chatting.
