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Google launches Gemini desktop app for Windows
Google has released a Gemini desktop app for Windows, after making a Mac version available in April.
The Windows app runs on Windows 10 and newer, including ARM machines, and must be downloaded from Google's website.
Before its release, Windows users could access Gemini through a browser or install its website as a web app.
The app is free, and existing paid Gemini plans carry over without extra setup.
Pressing Alt + Space opens Gemini over other windows, and users can change that shortcut in the app's settings.
The app's quick access may change which chatbot people use most, especially if they already pay for services such as Claude or ChatGPT.
Google says it plans to add more native features to the Windows app over time.
Google has released a Gemini desktop app for Windows, according to an XDA review.
The app runs on Windows 10 and later, including ARM machines, and is installed from Google's website.
It provides access to Gemini chats and notebooks in an interface similar to the website.
The app is free, while paid Gemini plans carry over across platforms.
A keyboard shortcut, Alt + Space by default, opens Gemini over other windows.
- Who
- Google released the Gemini app for Windows.
- What
- A desktop app for using Gemini. It runs on Windows 10 and later, including ARM machines.
- When
- Windows users got the app in September; the year is not stated in the article.
- Where
- Windows computers; the installer is available from Google's website.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Google made the Gemini desktop app available to Mac users.
Windows users got the Gemini desktop app.
XDA published a review of the Windows app.
- Supported operating system
- Windows 10 and later
- Supported devices
- ARM machines included
- Default shortcut
- Alt + Space
- Installer source
- Google's website
- Earlier Mac availability
- April
- Windows availability
- September
What people are saying
Alt + Space is the one thing here a browser tab can't do.
Gemini looks and functions exactly like the website, which suits me