Latest Google app reveals Gemini Live’s offline mode requires an online setup

Credit: Megan Ellis / Android Authority TL;DR Google app v17.73.15 reveals that Gemini Live’s upcoming offline mode requires an active internet connection to set up beforehand. Code strings confirm the offline experience will run with “limited features.” This indicates it could lack real-time data and not support web-dependent extensions. Users will be prompted to reconnect to the internet to access Gemini Live’s full capabilities. Google is laying the groundwork for an offline mode in Gemini Live , but talking to the assistant without an internet connection will come with some notable caveats. New code unearthed in the latest Google app reveals that users will need an active data connection to set up the feature beforehand, and the offline experience itself will offer a reduced set of capabilities. You’re reading an Authority Insights story. Authority Insights brings you all the latest exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage from the Android Authority team that you won’t find anywhere else.