Google's AI assistant, Gemini Spark, which can handle various aspects of your digital life, is now available on Mac. The company announced Wednesday that Spark is being integrated into the existing Gemini desktop app, accompanied by several updates and new features. These include the ability to stay current on topics in real time and connect with more applications like Google Tasks and Google Keep. The macOS launch positions Gemini Spark to more effectively compete with desktop AI agents such as Claude Desktop, Microsoft's Copilot, OpenClaw, and others, as it can now work with files on the computer and, in the future, manage remote tasks. Although not available at launch, Google states that users will "soon" be able to assign multi-step tasks to Spark on their phones, such as instructing the desktop agent to retrieve information from a file on their Mac. In the meantime, you can use Spark to sort and organize files or use files on your computer as the basis for a new Google Workspace document or spreadsheet. For example, Google suggests Spark can transform invoices on your computer into a budgeting worksheet. Gemini Spark for macOS (beta) is currently only available to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S. When Spark was launched last month, we specifically highlighted the absence of an integration with Keep, Google's notes app, as a significant source of frustration during our early tests. It makes sense that short lists and other notes belong in apps like Google Keep, rather than in Google Docs, which seems excessive for something like a simple vacation packing list.

Clearly, we weren't the only ones to suggest this, as Google has now added support for Tasks and Keep. Spark also now integrates with other third-party apps, including Canva, Dropbox, Instacart, OpenTable, and Zillow Rentals. This will allow Spark to perform a variety of tasks, such as reserving tables, ordering weekly groceries, designing flyers, or booking apartment tours.

Additionally, Gemini Spark can now track topics and respond to events in real time, which will enhance its performance for tasks that involve tracking sports scores, stock movements, or breaking news. Furthermore, this means Spark will be able to monitor other areas, like social media, blogs, online shopping, and weather. 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 to your needs.