https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/gemini-app-now-on-mac-os/
Article
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Google released a native macOS Gemini app
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Reportedly built in Swift; supports fast/normal/thinking modes
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Requires Google login; no local/Gemma-only mode available
Discussion
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Praised for being native Swift vs Electron; some switching from Claude for this reason
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Criticized as over a year late vs ChatGPT Mac app (May 2024)
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Commenters joke about Google’s track record of killing apps post-launch
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No Android Auto support, no on-device model, no model selection — basics missing
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