{
  "id": 9624877,
  "title": "Gemini’s next desktop upgrade could let it handle tasks across your apps",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/geminis-next-desktop-upgrade-could-let-it-handle-tasks-across-your",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-24T20:43:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/gemini-tasks-mode-desktop-leak-3715259/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google is reportedly testing a new \"Tasks\" mode in its Gemini desktop app, designed to enable the AI to handle multi-step work across various apps. The introduction of a \"Tasks\" mode brings a new Chat/Tasks switch to the Gemini interface, which separates regular conversations from more advanced, agentic work.\n\nAt present, the full capabilities of the \"Tasks\" mode remain unknown as the feature is still in testing. However, the potential for Gemini to perform tasks across the user's desktop is a significant step forward for the AI assistant. Additional settings under \"New Computer Use\" could allow users to specify which desktop applications Gemini is permitted to operate within. The integration of \"Gemini Live\" into this new mode might even enable users to engage in real-time conversations with Gemini while it operates on their computer.\n\nThe Windows client of Gemini app was launched earlier this month, following its debut on Mac in spring. The initial release featured keyboard access and plans for local file support. However, the addition of the \"Tasks\" mode suggests that Google aims to elevate Gemini's functionality on desktop to far beyond its current capabilities.",
  "summary": "Gemini Live and granular Computer Use controls are also part of the test.",
  "key_points": [
    "Gemini testing new \"Tasks\" mode in desktop app",
    "Mode enables AI to handle multi-step work across apps",
    "Potential for Gemini to perform tasks within user's desktop"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}