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Though not available at launch, Google says users will “soon” be able to assign multi-step tasks to Spark
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In the meantime, you can use Spark to sort and organize files, or use files on your computer as the source for a new Google Workspace doc or spreadsheet.
Key facts
- The macOS launch allows Gemini Spark to better compete with desktop AI agents like Claude Desktop, Microsoft’s Copilot, OpenClaw, and others, as it will be able to work with files on the computer
- Gemini Spark for macOS (beta) is available only to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S. for the time
- Plus, Google says it’s rolling out support for custom Model Context Protocol (MCP), which will allow you to connect your favorite apps directly into Spark to build an assistant better tailored
- In the meantime, you can use Spark to sort and organize files, or use files on your computer as the source for a new Google Workspace doc or spreadsheet
Summary
The company on Wednesday said Spark is being added to the existing Gemini desktop app, as well as several updates and new features, including the ability to stay up to date on topics in real time, and connect to more apps like Google Tasks and Google Keep. The macOS launch allows Gemini Spark to better compete with desktop AI agents like Claude Desktop, Microsoft’s Copilot, OpenClaw, and others, as it will be able to work with files on the computer, and later, handle remote tasks. Though not available at launch, Google says users will “soon” be able to assign multi-step tasks to Spark on their phones, such as calling up the desktop agent to pull information from a file on their Mac.