Google adding more Connected Apps to Gemini & Search with new dev platform

Google announced the Connected Apps Platform, a unified way for third-party developers to bring their services into the Gemini app and Search, with more than 50 Connected Apps already available in Gemini including Adobe, Dropbox, Instacart, OpenTable and Ticketmaster. Developers must run a cloud-hosted MCP server or an Android MCP using the AppFunctions APIs, then register, test and submit their apps through the new Google Connected Console, which tracks traffic, latency and error rates; Google is opening preview access in phases over the coming months and will soon let existing Connected Apps appear in Search, with developers choosing whether an app goes live in Search, Gemini or both. Google also announced a Calm integration arriving in the coming weeks.

Google today announced the Connected Apps Platform as a “unified way for more app developers to bring their capabilities directly into Gemini and Search.” Existing third-party Connected Apps let you access Adobe, Dropbox, Instacart, OpenTable, Ticketmaster, and other services — now numbering over 50 — from the Gemini app. Google also announced a new Calm integration that will be available in the coming weeks. These @-integrations join first-party offerings like Google Workspace, Photos, and YouTube. To date, the creation process has required working closely with Google. Google is now expanding availability on multiple fronts, starting with the Connected Apps Platform. It’s billed as a way to “build once and reach high-intent users.” Developers need to have a cloud-hosted MCP server or Android MCP using the AppFunctions APIs. They then register, test, and submit their Connected Apps using the new Google Connected Console. This new website lets them track traffic, latency, and error rates, as well as control brand identity. In addition to the Gemini app, Google will soon make existing Connected Apps available in Search. Developers can “choose whether their app will go live in Search, the Gemini app, or both.” As part of the recent redesign, the Gemini app gained a new Customize page https://gemini.google.com/customize/connectors . Developers can sign up for the preview at developers.google.com/connected-apps https://developers.google.com/connected-apps . Google is opening up access in phases over the coming months. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More. https://9to5mac.com/about/ affiliate our homepage http://9to5google.com/ for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Google on exclusive stories https://9to5google.com/feature/exclusive/ , reviews https://9to5google.com/guides/reviews/ , how-tos https://9to5google.com/guides/how-to/ , and subscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/9to5google