I tested Google's new Gemini Windows app; it turns out Mac users got all the best features

Google has introduced a groundbreaking new Mac application that transforms bullet points into comprehensive notes, marking a significant advancement in on-device AI capabilities. The new application, unveiled alongside the debut of its multimodal on-device model EmbeddingGemma 2, showcases the potential of AI to operate directly on consumer devices, prioritizing privacy and efficiency.

EmbeddingGemma 2, Google's latest innovation, is specifically engineered for privacy-first applications, functioning as an "ultra-low-latency on-device decision engine." Its multimodal nature allows it to interpret and generate content from a variety of sources, including text files, images, video frames, and audio, thereby broadening its applicability and utility.

The application's primary function is to convert shorthand bullet points into fully formatted notes, streamlining the note-taking process for users. Beyond this, it boasts the ability to detect questions asked during meetings and generate real-time responses, enhancing productivity and information retention in collaborative settings.

This development underscores a broader trend among tech companies to harness the power of on-device AI, with entities like Perplexity launching on-device AI assistants and Google already releasing models like Gemma 4 12B, tailored for use locally on devices. Google's EmbeddingGemma 2 represents a further stride in this direction, emphasizing the growing sophistication and versatility of AI technologies capable of running directly on personal devices.