A new feature called @messages has been discovered in the latest update of Google's Gemini AI on Mac by the tech news site 9to5Google. Once activated, this feature allows users to dictate messages, view recent conversations, or search through their message history. For example, a user could say, "Send a message to John: I am 5 minutes late," and Gemini might process that request. The option is located at the bottom of the settings menu, under the "Connected Applications" section, after updating to version 1.116.5.889 of Gemini. However, the feature is not yet fully functional, as the server-side component is still missing, and @messages does not appear in the query bar. Google is currently rolling out the interface before activating the full functionality. Integrating AI with messaging is not a new concept. In August 2026, OpenAI connected its ChatGPT AI to Apple Messages on Mac, allowing users to read, search, and send messages through the AI assistant. Gemini, Google’s AI, arrived later on computers. Its native macOS app was released in April 2026, and the Windows version launched on September 10. However, Gemini has had limitations from the start. It supports only text messages, not photos or attachments, and lacks features like tapback reactions, scheduled or edited messages, and group management. Recently, Gemini expanded its capabilities by integrating with Google Docs to generate images and charts. Now, the AI is focusing on messaging, but in a limited form. Allowing AI to handle iMessages raises privacy concerns. Gemini has already been shown to be vulnerable to certain types of commands through simple notifications, as reported by the French tech publication Numerama. However, the feature remains a connected application that requires user activation. That means users must manually enable it in Gemini's settings, and until then, no changes occur. This approach allows Google to introduce the feature gradually while maintaining control over how and when it is used.