Google Launches Spotlight-like Desktop Search Bar for Windows
Google has released a desktop app for Windows that provides a Spotlight-like search experience, allowing users to search the web and their local files.
Why it matters
This release brings a powerful desktop search experience to Windows users, integrating Google's web search and AI capabilities.
Key Points
- 1Google has launched a desktop app for Windows that resembles macOS's Spotlight feature
- 2The app allows users to search the web and files on their computer, including Google Drive
- 3Users can access the app by pressing the Alt + Space shortcut and use features like Google Lens and screen sharing
- 4The app is available globally in English for Windows 10 or newer PCs
Details
Google has released a new desktop app for Windows that provides a Spotlight-like search experience. The app, which can be downloaded from Google's website, allows users to search both the web and files on their local computer, including Google Drive. By pressing the Alt + Space shortcut, users can bring up the app and access different search views like All, Images, and AI Mode. The app also integrates with Google Lens, enabling users to search for information about what they're looking at on their screen. This release follows Google's previous announcement that it was testing a similar desktop search tool for Windows. The new app is now available globally in English for Windows 10 or newer PCs.
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