While Google Assistant users can choose from about a dozen different voices, Google Gemini, the AI-powered assistant likely to replace Google Assistant, has only had one voice until now. However, it seems that Google is preparing to add a new voice option.
A Female Voice for Google Gemini
About a month ago, it was discovered that Google was working on a new voice setting for Gemini. At that time, this feature was non-functional and offered the ability to choose between two voices. However, it was unclear if this new feature was specifically for Gemini since it differed from Google Assistant’s voice settings.
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Recent code insights from both Google Assistant and Gemini indicate that a new voice option for the AI model is on the way. Initially, Google Gemini only had a male voice (even though Google Gemini identifies as gender-neutral). The new voice option will be a female voice, expected to be available worldwide soon.
Although this update isn’t a major change, it is considered a welcome development for digital assistants. The ability to choose the speaking voice of digital assistants has become a standard feature. Thus, having more personalization options for a model like Google Gemini, which also offers a subscription option, is advantageous.
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