The first Gemini desktop app, now on Mac
There’s currently no Google Search app for macOS, but Google has the AI side covered with the new Gemini app. It is the company’s first standalone desktop app to access Gemini. Google’s Josh Woodward says that Google has been getting requests for a native Mac app, so the company has formed a small team to create it. It took less than 100 days to deliver over 100 features on the Mac, which didn’t take a lot of time either. CEO Sundar Pichai says it was built entirely using Google Antigravity.
Opening the app is the same way you access the Windows Search app – hit Option + Space at any time to pull up the Gemini prompt bar. You can ask general questions like the web version of Gemini, but it can also access your windows for additional context. Again, this is similar to the Windows app, with more of a focus on AI.
Gemini for Mac has almost every feature of Gemini on the web.
Credit: Google
Gemini for Mac has almost every feature of Gemini on the web.
Credit: Google
The Mac Gemini app, coded entirely in Swift, includes a full range of Gemini features and model types. You can upload files, create notebooks, and access tools like Deep Research and Canvas right on your desktop. It also has access to image-, video- and music-generation models. Apparently more features are coming.
Even if you like generative AI, Google’s delivery method may be a dealbreaker. As of now, the company has opted not to list the app in the App Store for Mac. Instead, you’ll need to download and install a DMG file from Google’s website. It is available in all regions and languages with Gemini support.
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