Google launches Gemini app for Windows with keyboard shortcut
On Thursday, 10 September 2026, Google announced the global launch of the Gemini application for Windows desktops, supporting both Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems. The app can be opened instantly by pressing the Alt + Space keyboard shortcut, which overlays Gemini over the active work window, allowing users to perform tasks such as fact‑checking documents or generating presentation title ideas without switching applications.
The Gemini Windows app provides access to Gemini Spark, described as a personal AI agent capable of handling multi‑step tasks. It can draft project summaries by pulling information from Google services including Gmail and Google Drive, and users operate within a dedicated workspace inside the application.
In addition to text‑based assistance, the app includes image creation through the Nano Banana feature and high‑quality video generation via Gemini Omni, both accessible directly from the desktop. Google states that the application runs without slowing down PCs and that additional native desktop capabilities will be rolled out over time.
The application is available for download worldwide at gemini.google/desktop. The article was generated with AI support and reviewed by an editor, and it carries Reuters copyright.