Google Launches New Desktop Apps for Windows and MacOS Users
Google releases new apps for Windows and MacOS
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Google has officially launched new desktop applications for Windows and MacOS, enhancing user access to its search and AI products. The Windows app, featuring a compact search interface, allows users to search the web and local files effortlessly. The Gemini app for MacOS offers similar capabilities as its web counterpart.
- 01Google's new Windows app allows for seamless web and local file searches.
- 02The app features a compact search UI that floats over other applications.
- 03Users can utilize a Lens feature to search any part of their screen.
- 04The app is compatible with Windows 10 and 11 and requires an English interface.
- 05MacOS users can access a native Gemini app with similar functionalities.
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Google has launched new desktop applications for both Windows and MacOS, expanding access to its search and AI capabilities. The Windows app, which has been in beta since last September, features a compact search interface that allows users to search the web and their local files by pressing Alt + Space. This app includes AI Overviews and AI Mode, providing results similar to those found in a browser. Additionally, users can utilize a Lens feature to highlight any part of their screen for instant searches. The app is designed for Windows 10 and 11 users and is available in English. Meanwhile, the Gemini app for MacOS offers similar features to its web version, allowing users to enjoy a native experience. Both apps are available for download from dedicated landing pages.
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The new apps provide users with more efficient ways to access Google’s search capabilities, potentially improving productivity and user experience.
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