GoKawiilGemini for macOS gains iMessage integration via new Connected App
Google is rolling out a new Connected App in the Gemini desktop client for Mac that lets the assistant read, search, and send iMessages using an @messages command. The feature appeared in version 1.116.5.889 under Settings > Connected Apps, though the server-side component isn't fully active yet, so the command isn't recognized in prompts as of now. This follows last week's launch of the Gemini app on Windows.
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Direct messaging access turns Gemini into more of an on-device productivity assistant rather than a standalone chatbot, competing with Apple's own Siri and Shortcuts integrations. The current limits—no attachments, tapbacks, or scheduled messages—show Google is starting cautiously with system-level permissions on macOS.
- Gemini for macOS can now send, read, and search iMessages via @messages
- The feature lacks support for attachments, tapbacks, and scheduled messages
- Server-side activation is still pending despite appearing in the app's settings
Source: 9to5google.com — Abner Li, 2026-09-18
Published there as: “Gemini app for macOS adding send and read iMessage integration”
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