Google Drops a Spotlight-Style Desktop App for Windows
Google launches a Windows desktop app with universal search across the web, Drive, and local files.
Google just shipped a desktop app for Windows that brings macOS Spotlight-style search to the platform. The app lets users search the web, Google Drive, and local files from a single search box. It also packs a screen sharing feature.
The rollout follows a testing period that kicked off in September. Now dubbed the "Google app for desktop," it's available to Windows users globally in English.
Think of it as Google embedding itself deeper into your desktop workflow. One unified search bar to rule your files, your cloud storage, and the open web. Plus screen sharing baked right in.
It's a clear play to make Google the default layer between you and everything on your PC — not just your browser. Whether Windows users actually want another Google touchpoint on their machines remains to be seen.