Google Veo 3 now available in 71 more countries, Gemini Pro users...
Google’s AI video generator, Veo 3, is now accessible to users in 71 additional countries shortly after its original launch. The news was shared by Josh Woodward, Vice President of Gemini at Google, through a post on X (formerly Twitter). Although many regions have gained entry to the tool, countries within the European Union have yet to be included in this expansion.
Expanding Reach
Responding to an inquiry from an X user regarding India's absence from the initial list of countries, Woodward expressed, “Working to enable India as fast as we can!”. Veo 3 is not limited to generating visuals from text but can also sync them with natural-sounding audio. Early users have already begun sharing impressive demo clips online, illustrating how Veo 3 accurately responds to both simple and intricate requests.
Gemini Pro Subscription Benefits
Users subscribed to the Gemini Pro plan will receive a complimentary trial comprising ten video generations through the web version of Gemini. On the other hand, those on the higher-tier Ultra subscription, priced at $249.99 (roughly Rs 21,200) per month, will enjoy full access, daily generation limits, and a specialized Flow mode. The Flow feature is specifically designed for video creators and provides 125 monthly generations for Ultra subscribers, while Pro members retain their ten allocations. Despite the extensive rollout, Veo 3 is currently exclusive to the web and only supports English audio output. Additionally, when users upload their images in Flow mode, voice output is currently unavailable.
Expansion and Features
The list of 71 new regions now covered includes American Samoa, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, the Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, Cte d’Ivoire, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Fiji, Gabon, Ghana, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Laos, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritius, Mexico, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, the Northern Mariana Islands, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Trkiye, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Uganda, the United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Latest Developments
Recently unveiled at Google’s I/O 2025 developer conference, Veo 3 brings several enhancements compared to its predecessor, Veo 2. Powered by advanced AI technologies such as natural language processing, text-to-video diffusion, audio synthesis, and lip-syncing capabilities, this version stands out for its capability to generate videos accompanied by audio for the first time. Google asserts that Veo 3 can comprehend intricate prompts, including moods, tones, and cultural contexts, and present them with cinematic finesse.
Challenges Ahead
Nevertheless, along with its potential, Veo 3 also raises concerns about potential misuse. The newfound ease with which users can craft convincing fake interviews, protest footage, or even fabricated news segments underscores the escalating difficulty of verifying visual content online.
