- Gemini is now a native macOS app, so you can use Google’s AI chatbot right from your desktop without opening a browser
- The app lets you share your screen, access local files, and launch it instantly with a new Option+Space shortcut.
- It also supports AI image generation and video creation, with additional features unlocked through Google’s AI Pro and Ultra plans.
Google just released a native Gemini app for Mac, so its AI chatbot is now available right on your macOS desktop without needing to launch a browser just to use it.
The new native app means Gemini now joins Claude and ChatGPT, who already offer macOS apps on the Mac App Store. Gemini is free to use, but while the free limits are quite generous, especially for image generation, you’ll need to subscribe to Google’s AI Pro or Ultra packages if you need additional access.
What it can do – more integrated than ever
Using Gemini as an app offers several key advantages to Mac users over using it in a browser. For starters, you can now share anything on your screen with Gemini, including local files, and get help on exactly what you’re looking at.
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For example, if you’re reviewing a complex document, you can simply share your window and ask, “What are the three main takeaways?” » and it will give you an answer based on what is on your screen.
There is also a new keyboard shortcut – Option + Space – that you can use to instantly bring up Gemini. This is a much faster way to access the chatbot without switching tabs or digging through open windows.
Nano Banana image generation included
Gemini offers strong imaging capabilities with Google’s Nano Banana imaging engine, and it can also create AI-generated videos thanks to Google’s Veo 3.1 integration.
You can download the new Gemini app now from the Mac App Store, where it is available to all users over the age of 13, or from Google. A Google account and macOS 15 or higher are required.
Google says this first release of Gemini as an app is just the beginning, adding: “We’re building the foundation for a truly personal, proactive and powerful desktop assistant, with more news to share in the months to come.” »
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