Google opens Gemini and Search to more apps via new platform

Key facts

• Google's Connected Apps Platform allows third-party services to integrate with Gemini and Google Search.
• Developers can use AppFunctions APIs and the Google Connected Console to submit their apps.
• The platform is in public preview for U.S. developers.
• Over 50 Connected Apps are already available in Gemini.

Google is making it easier for businesses to connect their apps to its AI experiences across Search and Gemini with the debut of its Connected Apps Platform. Introduced earlier this year, connected apps allow users to securely link and interact with third-party services to take specific actions, such as designing a flyer with Canva or building a playlist with YouTube Music. The platform is currently available in beta to developers in the U.S., enabling them to integrate their apps using AppFunctions APIs and submit them via the Google Connected Console. Google already has over 50 Connected Apps in Gemini, including from partners like Adobe and Peloton, with more set to roll out to Google Search in the coming weeks.