April 152026

Now available: The Gemini app for Mac

Todaywe’re bringing the Gemini app to macOS as a native desktop experiencedesigned to live right where you work. It’s always just a keyboard shortcut awayallowing you to quickly get the help you need without losing your focus.

Here are a few ways you can use it right now:

Stay in your flow: Switching between windows can be clunky and slow. Nowyou can bring up Gemini from anywhere on your Mac with a quick global shortcut (Option + Space) to get help instantly. Whether you’re drafting a market report and need to verify a dateworking on a research paper and need to cite a sourceor building a spreadsheet and need the right formulayou can get your answer and get right back to work.
Share your window for instant context: With our new native experienceyou can share anything on your screen with Gemini to get help with exactly what you’re looking at. If you’re reviewing a complex chartsimply share your window and ask"What are the three biggest takeaways here?" to get an instant summary without breaking your stride.

Starting todaythe native macOS app is available to Gemini users on macOS versions 15 and upglobally.

Getting started

Admins: This feature is ON by default for all organizations with Gemini enabled. The Gemini app and related in-app tools are controlled by the Generative AI settings in the Workspace Admin console. The Gemini app for Mac is subject to these existing controls. Visit the Help Center for more information on turning the Gemini app on or off.
End users: To get the appvisit gemini.google/mac and select "Download for Mac." Once installedsign in with your work or school Google Account.

Rollout pace

Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Available now

Availability

Available to all Google Workspace business and education customersWorkspace Individual subscribersand users with personal Google accounts

Resources

Google Help Center: Use the Gemini app on Mac
Keyword Blog: The Gemini App is now on Mac
Google Workspace Admin Help: Turn the Gemini app on or off for users

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