Google has launched a Spotlight-like desktop search app for Windows globally, enabling users to search the web, local files, and Google Drive via Alt+Space with an AI Mode powered by Google Lens. The release signals Google's expansion of AI-integrated productivity tools. Google is additionally testing a Gemini app for macOS to compete with Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's ChatGPT.
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Google’s Spotlight-like desktop search bar for Windows is available for everyone
Google debuts AI-integrated desktop search on Windows globally while quietly testing Gemini for macOS to compete with Claude and ChatGPT's assistant dominance.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: The VergeBY sys://pipeline
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