Good news for all Windows users! Yesterday, Rajan Patel, VP, Engineering for Search at Google, officially announced that the upgraded Google app for desktop is now available in English to Windows users worldwide.
The upgraded Google app for desktop is now available for Windows users globally in English. 💻✨
Use a simple keyboard shortcut (Alt + Space) to instantly find what you need—information from the web, your computer files, installed apps, and Google Drive files—all from the Search… pic.twitter.com/t9pKomFglE
— Rajan Patel (@rajanpatel) April 14, 2026
Upgraded Google app for desktop available for Windows users globally
The Google app is designed to help you find what you need, then get right back to where you left off without skipping a beat. Users can:
- Access everything from the Search box- With a simple keyboard shortcut (Alt+ Space), you can instantly find what you need on your desktop- including information from the web, your computer files, installed apps, and Google Drive files.
- Stay in your flow with screen sharing- Whether you are working on a document or browsing the web, you can select a specific window or your entire screen to keep asking questions without breaking your flow.
- Search what you see- With Lens, you can also select and search anything on your screen, making it easy to translate images or text, get help with homework problems and more.
- Get AI-powered responses- With AI Mode in Google Search built right in, you can keep exploring with follow-up questions and helpful links.
Users 13 years or older can access this app. It is available on Windows 10+ desktop devices and is currently only available in English. The AI Mode in Google Search is not yet supported for all accounts, countries, and languages.
