Free Gemini Live Astra Camera Access Rolls Out for Pixel 9 Series and Beyond
Google surprises with a free upgrade for Pixel 9 series users, granting them access to Gemini Live’s Astra camera and screen sharing features.
By Blip Tech
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Summary
April 2025 Pixel Feature Drop Announced by Google
- Feature: Free access to Gemini Live’s Astra camera and screen sharing for the Pixel 9 series, including the upcoming Pixel 9a.
- Availability: Not tied to the 1-year Gemini Advanced trial on higher-end models; it will remain available even after the subscription ends.
- Devices Affected: Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 9 Pro Fold, and the upcoming Pixel 9a.
- Similar Offer for Galaxy S25 Series: Free access to Astra camera and screen sharing.
- Rollout: Widely rolling out, including on tablets.
- Out-of-Cycle Drop: This is part of Google's irregular feature updates outside the usual quarterly schedule.
- Previous Feature Drops: January 2024 update included features like body temperature measurement with the Pixel 8 Pro Thermometer app, previews of Circle to Search, Nearby to Quick Share relaunch, and new features in Google Messages.
