Gemini Arrives on Windows with Alt+Space and Key Functions

Google launches a Gemini application for Windows, available starting today. The tool is invoked via the keyboard, retains the major functions of the assistant, and adds advanced options, subject to subscription and age requirements. Modest hardware requirements and a Google account are necessary.

Access, Subscription, and Age: Usage Conditions on PC

The Gemini application for Windows can be downloaded immediately. Some options, such as Gemini Spark and Gemini Omni, are accessible only through a paid subscription and are reserved for individuals aged at least 18 years. A Google account, whether personal or professional, is essential to use the application. It operates on Windows 10 or Windows 11, with minimum specifications including an x64 or ARM64 architecture, 200 MB of disk space, and 8 GB of RAM.

Keyboard and Overlay: Functions Available at Launch

A keyboard shortcut, Alt + Space, allows users to open Gemini in an overlay window on top of the current application, without needing to exit it. According to Google, this integration aims to provide immediate assistance without interrupting the workflow. The application offers a workspace that provides access to most of the main features: asking questions, rephrasing texts, summarizing web pages or PDFs, and analyzing images. Advanced options allow users to retrieve information from Gmail and Google Drive, delegate multi-step tasks to the Gemini Spark agent, generate images with Nano Banana, and create videos with Gemini Omni. The assistant can also check a document, suggest titles, or provide on-the-spot help. Google emphasizes that the application is designed to be lightweight and operate in the background without slowing down the PC.

Context of Deployment and Announced Roadmap

Google announced the launch of Gemini on Windows on September 10. A few months earlier, a similar application had been launched on macOS. In August, Gemini surpassed one billion monthly active users. According to Google, new native desktop features will be gradually added to the Windows application.