GoKawiilGoogle launches Connected Apps Platform for Gemini and Search developers
Google introduced the Connected Apps Platform, a new program letting developers integrate their apps with Gemini and Search's connected apps feature. The platform is currently in a limited preview available only to US-based developers, who can sign up for a public beta waitlist. Google also said additional apps, including Calm, Adobe, Experian, Localiza, and Peloton, are joining or expanding within the connected apps ecosystem.
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Opening the integration process to more developers could significantly expand the range of tasks Gemini and Search can perform directly, reducing the need for users to switch between apps. The phased, US-only rollout suggests Google is testing the system cautiously before a wider release, which may indicate concerns about quality control or technical scaling. This move could also strengthen Google's position as a hub for AI-assisted app interactions, potentially increasing developer reliance on its platforms.
- Google's new Connected Apps Platform lets developers integrate apps with Gemini and Search.
- The program is in limited preview, currently open only to developers based in the US.
- New connected apps joining the ecosystem include Calm, Adobe, Experian, Localiza, and Peloton.
Source: androidauthority.com, 2026-10-28
Published there as: “Google opens the floodgates for more connected apps in Gemini and Search”
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