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Google Desktop App: Search Web & Files Instantly
14 Apr
Summary
- New Google desktop app is now available globally in English.
- App searches web, local files, and Google Drive via Alt+Space shortcut.
- Windows 10 or newer PCs can download the app from Google's website.

A new Google desktop application, designed for Windows PCs, has been released worldwide and is available in English. This app, compatible with Windows 10 and later versions, can be downloaded directly from Google's official website. It offers a convenient way to search the internet, local files, and documents stored on Google Drive.
The application is activated using the Alt + Space keyboard shortcut, bringing up an interface with various search views, including All, Images, and an AI Mode. For enhanced interaction, users can leverage Google Lens or share their screen to ask questions about content displayed on their computer.
It remains uncertain if this desktop app will be extended to other operating systems like macOS or Linux. Google has not yet provided comments on potential cross-platform availability. However, reports suggest Google is also developing a Gemini app for macOS, which would position it against existing AI chatbot applications on that platform.