Venice currently only offers an iPad-designed app that runs on macOS in compatibility mode - not optimized for Mac. As a power user with a MacBook (and potentially other Mac users), I'm requesting a native macOS application built specifically for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs running macOS 12+.
This native app should:
Use full macOS windowing and keyboard shortcuts
Integrate natively with macOS (Spotlight, Menubar, Notifications, etc.)
Support all current features: chat, image gen, video, document upload, etc.
Offer better performance and battery efficiency than web/iPad compatibility mode
Maintain Venice's commitment to privacy with local processing where possible and secure data handling
The web version works well, but a true native app would elevate Venice to a first-class desktop tool that is critical for users who rely on Venice daily for work, creativity, or research. A native macOS application would also provide enhanced privacy protections compared to browser-based alternatives.
Thank you