Gmail Live lets people ask questions by voice and hear spoken answers drawn from their own inbox. It is on by default for organisations with Gemini in Workspace access, and Google AI Pro for Education is among the listed add-ons. It is limited to US users with EN-US as their language.

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Check the Gemini features setting in the Admin console and decide whether Gmail Live should be on for your staff or student accounts.

For your ICT coordinator

Google says the feature is ON by default for organisations with Gemini in Workspace access and respects the existing smart features and personalization admin settings. The Google Workspace Admin Help article titled Turn Gemini features on or off for users covers the controls. It runs on Android and iOS, and first-time users are prompted to grant microphone access. Rollout starts on 15 October 2026, with up to 15 days for visibility.

The evidence

Google Workspace Updates blog, October 2026: Gmail Live is rolling out to paid Workspace users.

This feature will be ON by default for organizations with Gemini in Workspace access and respects existing smart features and personalization admin settings. https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2026/10/gmail-live-is-rolling-out-to-paid-Workspace-users.html
Education Add-ons: Google AI Pro for Education https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2026/10/gmail-live-is-rolling-out-to-paid-Workspace-users.html
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