MacOS users looking for faster access to AI just got their wish, thanks to a new, native Gemini app from Google. You'll be able to call up Gemini from any screen and get to some of its best features with just a few clicks. 

Most people access AI chatbots through their smartphones or via web apps, so the introduction of a native app for a desktop operating system isn't a small feature. Google is allowing users to access Gemini in more ways, which is a win for both Google and consumers. While it should be heavily customized by Apple, Gemini will be powering the new AI-centric Siri when it arrives, so the Gemini app may be just a taste of what's to come in the future.

With the new app, Gemini is available via a simple keyboard shortcut. 

If you've got a MacBook, you can access Gemini at any time by pressing Option and Space on the keyboard, without having to switch tabs or open another window. 

Gemini's best features, like Nano Banana image generation, video and music generation, are also just a few clicks away.

Much like you can do with the Gemini mobile app, the new MacOS app will let you share context from a window instantly so you can get insight on the content you're viewing. Google says this will also work with local files on your computer and isn't limited to web pages. 

The free, native app is available now for all users on MacOS 15 and up. Google says this is just the beginning and that it's building the foundation for a "personal, proactive and powerful desktop assistant." 

The app can be downloaded at gemini.google/mac.