Google Fixes Blurry Video Quality in Gemini Live with New Update
Google is implementing a fix to enhance video quality in its Gemini Live feature following user complaints.
Key Points
- • Google is rolling out a fix for blurry video quality in Gemini Live's Project Astra feature.
- • The update improves camera resolution without requiring an app update.
- • Users are encouraged to report any persistent issues post-update.
- • Access shortcuts have changed, with quick access being removed on Android devices.
Google has initiated a fix to resolve blurry video quality issues reported by users of its Gemini Live feature, particularly affecting its Project Astra capabilities. Users had been experiencing degraded video feed quality for about a month, prompting this necessary update. As outlined in a recent announcement, the improvements to video fidelity are being rolled out as a server-side update, so no app update is required on users' part (14487).
Aside from resolving the blurriness, the update aims to enhance the overall camera resolution while using the Gemini Live feature, which allows users to conduct natural conversations with an AI assistant enriched with contextual visual data from their device's camera (14489).
In addition to the video quality improvements, Google has stated that users can now interact with other Google apps seamlessly during conversations, with recent enhancements focused on integrating more features for Samsung app users. Users are encouraged to report any ongoing issues via the app’s feedback system, ensuring continuous improvement of the service (14489).
Notably, the recent changes also involve the removal of a shortcut that allowed quick access to Gemini Live on Android devices, reverting to a dedicated icon access method. This change remains functional on iPhones, providing users with alternatives to engage with the feature effectively (14487).