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The Gemini App Is Now Available on Mac

·2026.04.16 08:00

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Gemini has launched as a native macOS app.

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The Gemini app is now available as a native macOS desktop experience.

  • Available free worldwide on macOS 15 or later.
  • Can be summoned instantly from anywhere with the Option + Space shortcut.
  • You can share your entire window on screen for context-aware help, and it can also work with local files.
  • Ideal for getting instant summaries and key points while viewing complex charts or documents.
  • You can continue with image generation or Veo video generation without breaking your workflow.

Google sees this version as a starting point and stated that it plans to expand it into a more personalized and proactive desktop assistant going forward.

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