Google has launched a new experimental Windows app that allows you to search the web, locate files stored on internal storage and Google Drive, and find installed apps. Called “Google app for Windows”, the new app is available as part of Google’s Search Labs and is designed “to help you find what you need, faster” without interrupting your workflow.
The app has a Chrome-like install process and requires users to sign in using their personal Google account. It can be quickly launched using the Alt+Space keyboard shortcut, which brings up a Circle to Search-like looking pill where you will be able to search for anything, including files.
Google’s new app is only available in English right now. (Image Source: Google)
The search bar is similar to the Spotlight search on macOS, and the app even features a dedicated dark mode for users who prefer to work at night. Like the web version, you can also switch between different search results like AI mode, images, news, videos, shopping and others. When you install the app, it will place a search bar on your desktop, which you can drag and drop anywhere and resize as well. You can also choose to minimise it using the Alt+Space combination,
Like Google Search, users can also get detailed replies via Google’s AI Mode. The app also has the option to disable AI Mode or alter the shortcut to trigger it under the Configurations menu, which can be accessed by clicking on your profile picture.
Moreover, the app also comes with Google Lens baked in, which lets you select and search for images on your screen, get help with maths homework and even translate text and images. Google’s new experimental app for Windows is currently available for English users in the United States and requires a PC with Windows 10 or Windows 11.