Gemini Desktop Launches to Lukewarm Reception: 'Just the Web App Bundled'
lxfater · x · 2026-09-12
Developer lxfater tested Google's newly released Gemini Desktop client and found it disappointing, calling it essentially a repackaged web app with no added value — a quick early verdict on the product's lack of meaningful desktop-specific features.
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