Google introduces Gemini 3.8 Live for voice agents

01 What happened

Google has introduced Gemini 3.8 Live and an Extended Thinking variant. The models are designed for real-time voice interaction and task completion during a conversation.

02 Key details

• Both models are part of Google's September 2026 update to its Gemini voice lineup.
• The Extended Thinking variant is intended for tasks that require more complex reasoning during a conversation.

03 Why it matters

This could help developers build applications where users speak a request and expect an action, not just an answer. Performance and limitations still need to be assessed against a specific conversation flow.

04 Who it matters to

Developers building voice interfaces, service applications, and AI agents.