Google Adds Voice Commands to Gmail, Docs and Keep for Some Users
The new features are only available on some tiers for Google Workspace subscribers.
Google has begun testing voice commands for Gmail, Docs, and Keep, allowing users to interact with these services using AI powered by Gemini 3.5. The features, dubbed "Live," include finding information, generating AI search results, and organizing files without typing. Currently, the Live features for Gmail and Keep are available to paid-tier subscribers, while Docs is accessible to Pro and Ultra subscribers.
Google plans to expand these voice capabilities to business customers using Google Workspace. During its I/O event in May, Google showcased how the Live features could streamline using these Google apps through a more conversational interface. Gmail users can ask to find specific emails, draft replies, or answer questions based on email context, such as flight details or recent email responses.
Keep users can make the note-taking app a brain dump repository or organize notes and search within them using voice commands. Docs can also incorporate information from other services like Google Chat, Gmail, Drive, and websites, creating documents with just voice commands.
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