Google launches Guided Vision in Gemini Live for Android

Google has switched on Guided Vision, a Gemini Live feature that describes whatever your phone’s camera sees, out loud and in real time. Point the lens at a pill bottle, a menu, or a cluttered countertop, and Google’s AI talks you through it. For people who are blind or have low vision, that could make the camera a genuinely useful everyday tool. The feature went live on October 1, 2026, on compatible Android devices. It arrives in a market where Apple already offers a comparable tool, so this is as much about catching up as it is about breaking new ground. What Guided Vision actually does During a Gemini Live conversation, you share your camera feed with the assistant. According to Google, supported tasks include reading labels and fine print, identifying objects, translating text, and getting a sense of how a room is laid out. One of the more thoughtful touches is the coaching. Guided Vision offers proactive voice prompts that help users center or reframe the shot. That matters more than it sounds. If you can’t see the screen, you can’t tell whether the label you want read is even in frame. The assistant tells you to adjust, rather than leaving you guessing. Google built the expe...