Google has launched the Gemini application for Windows 10 and 11, allowing users to access its AI assistant directly on their desktops. The app can be opened quickly using the Alt + Space keyboard shortcut, letting users get assistance without leaving their current task. It also features a dedicated workspace that integrates with Google services like Gmail and Google Drive, enabling users to perform tasks such as writing summaries or extracting information from their files. The application supports image generation through a tool called Nano Banana and video creation using Gemini Omni, offering a range of creative tools from a single interface. Gemini is a chatbot and AI-based virtual assistant developed by Google. It is based on a family of large language models (LLMs), which are advanced AI systems capable of understanding and generating text, code, images, audio, and video. Unlike earlier models such as LaMDA and PaLM 2, Gemini is trained on multiple data types simultaneously, allowing it to handle various tasks more efficiently. Google has reported that Gemini has surpassed one billion monthly active users, a milestone it reached shortly after its main competitor, OpenAI’s ChatGPT, crossed the same threshold. User engagement with Gemini has been diverse, with 63 percent of users opting to interact with it using voice commands rather than typing. This is especially common among busy parents, who are 43 percent more likely to use voice commands for daily tasks. Additionally, one in five interactions involved screen sharing or live camera streaming, showing the app's versatility in assisting with complex or real-time tasks. Apple users alone account for over 100 million monthly active users of Gemini, highlighting its broad appeal across different platforms. In early 2026, as competition in generative AI became increasingly focused on media attention and high-profile demonstrations, Google took a more measured approach with Gemini. The company’s unified AI model seemed to benefit from a strategic, rather than a hype-driven, approach. Experts like Geoffrey Hinton, often called the "godfather of AI," have noted Google’s growing influence in the AI race. The Gemini application is now available globally for Windows 10 and 11, with more features expected to be added in the future.