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Google launches Connected Apps Platform preview for Gemini and Search
Google announced the preview of a Connected Apps Platform that gives developers a single place to build, register, test and manage apps that integrate with the Gemini app and Google Search. Developers integrate via a cloud-hosted MCP server or Android MCP using AppFunctions APIs and use the Google Connected Console to submit, control branding, and monitor traffic; access will open in phases and partners such as Adobe, Calm, Peloton, Experian and Localiza are already live in Gemini with some integrations coming to Search.
KEY POINTS
- Google announced the preview of a Connected Apps Platform that gives developers a single place to build, register, test and manage apps that integrate with the Gemini app and Google Search.
- Developers integrate via a cloud-hosted MCP server or Android MCP using AppFunctions APIs and use the Google Connected Console to submit, control branding, and monitor traffic; access will open in phases and partners such as Adobe, Calm, Peloton, Experian and Localiza are already live in Gemini with some integrations coming to Search.
- This centralizes and simplifies how third-party apps connect to Google's AI assistant and Search, potentially expanding the range of capabilities available inside Gemini and Search and increasing developer reach.
WHY IT MATTERS
This centralizes and simplifies how third-party apps connect to Google's AI assistant and Search, potentially expanding the range of capabilities available inside Gemini and Search and increasing developer reach.
SOURCES & TIMELINE
2We’re launching a Connected Apps Platform to give developers a single place to build and manage apps for Search and the Gemini app. Plus, we’re rolling out a new set of Connected Apps from partners like Adobe, Calm, and Peloton. From ordering groceries to making playlists, Connected Apps in Search and the Gemini app have made everyday tasks faster and easier. To help users get more done, today we’re launching the p…
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 in Gemini and Google Search earlier this year, connected apps let users securely link and interact with popular third-party services, then use them to take specific actions. For instance, you could connect to Canva to design a flyer, or to YouTube Mu…