The new desktop app introduces an AI Mode that allows users to search both local files and the web without needing to open a browser.
Dubai: Google has launched its desktop app for Windows users worldwide, extending access to its AI-powered search experience beyond the browser.
The app integrates Google’s “AI Mode” directly into Windows, enabling users to search and interact with artificial intelligence without needing to open a web browser.
Accessible via a keyboard shortcut, the tool opens a floating search bar that lets users ask questions in natural language and receive AI-generated responses along with relevant web links.
The app also enables users to search across local files, installed applications, and Google Drive. It further integrates features such as Google Lens and on-screen context analysis, allowing more detailed queries based on what is currently displayed on the screen.
According to reports, the interface resembles Apple’s Spotlight search, positioning the app as a central hub for both local and web-based queries.
The rollout is part of Google’s broader push to integrate its Gemini AI assistant across platforms. Gemini, the company’s generative AI system, is designed to process text, images, and other data types to deliver more contextual and detailed responses.
The move marks a shift in how search is delivered—from a browser-based activity to a system-wide tool embedded directly into the desktop environment.
