Google expands Gemini and Search integrations to third-party apps
Google is rolling out its Connected Apps Platform to let businesses embed their services directly into Gemini and Search. The platform, in beta for U.S. developers, lets apps like Canva or YouTube Music trigger actions via AI—such as designing a flyer or building a playlist—without leaving the platform. Google already has over 50 connected apps in Gemini, including Adobe, Experian, and Peloton,…
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- Google’s Connected Apps Platform lets third-party apps integrate with Gemini and Search via AI-driven actions
- Over 50 apps already available in Gemini, including Adobe, Experian, and Peloton, expanding to Search soon
- Developers can track traffic, latency, and errors while maintaining brand control via Google Connected Console
Developers can integrate via AppFunctions APIs and monitor performance through the Google Connected Console. The move mirrors efforts by ChatGPT and Meta’s Muse but aims to broaden visibility for businesses on what Google calls the ‘agentic web.’ The public preview is open to U.S. developers on a waitlist, though no broader rollout timeline has been set.
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