Free Gemini Live Astra Camera Access Rolls Out for Pixel 9 Series and Beyond

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.