Google announced On Wednesday it is introducing a native Gemini app for Mac, taking on rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic, which have had Mac apps for quite some time.
“Now, you can bring up Gemini from anywhere on your Mac with a quick shortcut (Option + Space) to get instant help without changing tabs,” Google explains in its blog post. “Whether you’re drafting a market report and need to verify a date or need to create a budget in a spreadsheet and need the right formula, you can get an answer and get back to work immediately.”
When using the new app, you’re able to share anything on your screen, including local files, with Gemini to get help with what you’re looking at at the moment.
For example, if you’re looking at a complex chart, you might ask “What are the three biggest findings here?” And get a summary.
The app also supports the ability to create pictures with Nano Banana and videos with VO.
Native macOS apps are available globally starting today for all Gemini users on macOS version 15 and above. It is available for download gemini.google/mac.
