Gemini gets its first major update and reaches version 2, available starting today!

If there is one thing I really don't care about optimizing the internal space of my SSD, even though it is only 128GB. In general, I use an external HDD for backup, but even so there comes a time when the files become a total zone and it is almost humanly impossible to detect all the dirt to remove them.

Here on the website, we already talked about a very interesting solution for this type of situation:Gemini. Developed byMacPaw, the idea of ​​it detecting duplicate files and preparing them for removal. Well: I used and drained 5GB (!) Of unnecessary files. 😉

But in addition to simply talking about its purpose, MacPaw has a new look now we want to present some newsGemini2.


Gemini 2: The Duplicate Finder app icon

First, let's go to what's new:

  • Improved scanning algorithm;
  • Search for duplicate files on Fotoseno iTunes;
  • Intelligent selection of files to be removed;
  • Safe removal (with restoration option);
  • Works on external devices (pendrives, HDDs, etc.);
  • Restoration of the previous session;
  • In addition to a good makeover in the visual doapp.

Of these news, one that caught my attention was the safe removal. Before you delete the duplicate files, Gemini 2 gives you an option to validate whether the deletion should be performed. For example, you started a scan and Gemini found a duplicate photo. In the review he shows you the path of the two photos found and evoc chooses which one to remove (it's that easy). But if you happen to accidentally delete something, rest assured: it is possible to review the deleted files and restore the files!

It is important to note that the management of duplicate files for exclusion, in my tests here, included all folders, photos (in Photos), music (in iTunes), applications and videos, as I chose to scan the disk completely.

A very curious detail appears on the main screen of Gemini. According to the use of the app, you have been promoted to a new patent (for example: “GuerreiroAntiduplicata”, “Veterano do Gemini”, etc.). the app with some frequency.

The design got a good makeover (somewhat reminiscent of iTunes). From that hint of modernity, in addition to making things more intuitive. Its operation was so simple that, when I finished deleting the files, I asked myself: “Is that it? Do I need to do anything else? ” Because

These changes are very welcome. For people like me, not very organized with the machine's files, this solution fits like a glove. It was not for nothing that they took the award for best app of the MacAppStore in 2012.

One function that Gemini 2 could have would be to identify files after a certain time without using / changing them, to keep them or not on the internal disk. Here's the tip, MacPaw. 😉 If I must mention another cons of this app, it would be the price. Released today, it officially costs $ 20 double the current $ 10, from the first version of the app. And although it is a huge breakthrough to relieve the space on your HDD / SSD, the price can be a deterrent if we consider the value of the dollar against the real.

Gemini2 arrived today both Mac App Store and MacPaw online store (if you prefer to buy apps that way). During this launch week, the application must be with 50% discount for $ 10. All current Geminitero users also have a 50% discount to upgrade or upgrade.

Guarantee yours and become a “Duplicate Warrior”! 😛