India, Sept. 18 -- Google has stepped beyond its usual browser-based services by releasing a new desktop app for Windows. The move marks a rare shift for the company, which has traditionally kept most of its services within Chrome or mobile platforms. The new "Google app for Windows" is currently available through Google Labs as part of an experimental rollout.

The app introduces a quick-access search tool designed to speed up how users find information. By pressing Alt + Space, a pill-shaped search bar appears on the screen. From there, users can search across local files, Google Drive, installed applications, and the wider web. The app organises results into clear categories, making it easier to distinguish between content stored on a ...