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Google will let Mac users talk to Gemini simply by pressing the 'fn' key
Google is rolling out a feature that allows Mac users to interact with the Gemini AI chatbot by long-pressing the 'fn' key, enabling transcriptions of spoken dialogue and screen-aware reasoning capabilities. Users can conduct various tasks, such as summarizing documents or drafting emails by simply talking to the chatbot. Previously launched in April, this update aims to streamline workflows for Gemini users on macOS, improving their productivity. While initially supporting English, Google plans to expand language support later this year.
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Published 29 Jul 2026, 15:25 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Mac users can interact with Gemini by long-pressing the 'fn' key.
- Gemini can transcribe spoken words and complete complex tasks.
- Feature supports screen-aware reasoning to identify open apps.
- Users can summarize documents or draft emails verbally.
- The feature will expand to support more languages in the future.
Interesting facts
- The long-press 'fn' functionality integrates seamlessly into users' existing workflows.
- Gemini can automatically remove filler words like 'ums' and 'ahs' from transcriptions.