Google’s new Windows app is yet another way to access Gemini
Google’s new Windows app is yet another way to access Gemini
Publish Date: 2026-04-14 17:40:00
Source Domain: www.engadget.com
- Google has launched a new app for Windows desktops that prominently features AI, specifically centered around its Gemini chatbot.
- Gemini users may benefit from a more integrated and simplified experience on their Windows machines.
- The app can be launched using the shortcut “Alt + Space,” and its search bar supports web search with AI Mode for enhanced search capabilities.
- In addition to web searches, the app can explore the user’s computer files, installed applications, and Google Drive files.
- The app includes screen sharing functionality and supports AI-powered searches using Google Lens on displayed content.
- The app is available globally today in English and is compatible with Windows 10 and newer versions, although it was introduced without requiring the latest Windows 11.
