"Google releases new apps for Windows and MacOS"
Summary
Google has released a Windows desktop search app and a Gemini Mac app, bringing web and local search, context-aware features, and AI capabilities to the desktop. The Windows app supports Alt+Space, web and local search with Lens and screen-context features, while the Mac Gemini app offers a native Swift-based experience with notebooks, Deep Research, and media generation, distributed via DMG rather than App Store. Distribution and platform differences may influence SMB adoption and upgrade paths.