Google launches new Windows AI app that can search your PC and more

Google has quietly released a new experimental search app for Windows. The tool is built to find almost anything a user might look for, whether it lives online or on the computer’s hard drive. The app, called the “Google app for Windows,” is available via Google Labs, according to the company’s September 2025 announcement.

The idea is straightforward. Instead of switching between File Explorer, a web browser, and cloud drives, users can tap Alt + Space to launch a search window. Google says results can include files on the PC, web information, and Google Drive content.