Our Take
Chrome Skills is the more interesting play here. Reusable AI prompts that persist across browsing sessions turn Chrome into a personalized AI workflow tool. The Mac app is table stakes.
Gemini for Mac
Google launched a native Gemini app for Mac on April 15, catching up to rivals OpenAI and Anthropic which have had Mac apps for some time. Users can summon Gemini from anywhere with Option+Space for instant AI assistance.
Chrome Skills
Skills allow users to create reusable AI prompts accessible with a single click — for instance, saving a prompt to suggest vegan substitutions when viewing recipe websites and using it across different pages. Skills began rolling out to Chrome desktop users with English (US) language settings.
Personal Intelligence
Google expanded its Gemini Personal Intelligence feature, allowing users to link Gmail, Google Photos, YouTube, and Search so the AI can understand individual preferences. The feature is off by default and requires manual opt-in, with access revocable at any time.
Scale
Gemini has surpassed 750 million monthly active users, making it the most widely used AI platform globally.