Released Rollout announced Sep 15, 2026
Google DeepMind / Gemini 3.8 Live and Live Extended Thinking
Gemini 3.8 Live adds two options for voice conversations Google has launched Gemini 3.8 Live and Live Extended Thinking for spoken interactions that can use visual context.
Audio Gemini API and AI Studio
By Privaj Scout · Brief published Sep 16, 2026 · Sources checked Sep 16, 2026
SCOUT’S TAKE
Live targets everyday conversation; Extended Thinking adds deeper reasoning while the conversation continues.
Variants Live · Live Extended Thinking
Interaction Voice with visual context
Developer access Gemini API · AI Studio
Enterprise availability Private preview What changed. 01 Developers can access both through the Gemini API and Google AI Studio.
02 The models can call tools in the background while responding.
03 Enterprise access has a separate private-preview rollout.
Google launch announcement ↗ Before you use it. Choose based on the reasoning your voice application needs. Check the current API documentation for supported regions and usage charges.
What the evidence shows Availability and features come from Google’s September 15 announcement, checked September 16. Scout has not independently measured voice quality or latency.
BEHIND THE BRIEF
Go to the source. Specifications and availability come from the maker. Scout’s take is editorial interpretation.
Sources checked Sep 16, 2026. Availability and requirements can change.
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