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Google opened its Connected Apps platform to developers in preview

4 Nov 20261 min readGoogle Search
Google opened its Connected Apps platform to developers in preview
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Connected Apps launched
Who it's for
Developers
Where it works
Search and Gemini
When
Preview, rolling out
Open Connected Apps

Key points

  • Developers build once for both products
  • Developers choose Search, Gemini or both
  • Track traffic, latency and error rates
  • Brands keep verified logos and accounts
  • Partners include Adobe, Calm and Peloton

Where to use it

  • Daily lifeOrder groceries from a chat
  • Health and fitnessUse a fitness app like Peloton in Gemini
  • ProductivityUse productivity apps without leaving Gemini

Timeline

  1. NowPartner apps live in Gemini
  2. Coming weeksPartner apps arrive in Search
  3. Coming monthsMore developers and markets added

What it does

Connected Apps let people use other companies' apps inside Gemini and Search, such as ordering groceries or making playlists.

Who it's for

Developers can build them for both products, and people who use Gemini now can connect partner apps like Peloton and Adobe.

Price and where to try it

The item gives no price. Partner apps are live in Gemini now, and Search support follows in the coming weeks.

Source

Written with AI from the source above. If something looks off, the source is what counts.

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