Google has announced a new slate of connected apps and services for the Gemini App, expanding the assistant's ability to support planning, creation and task management from one conversational interface. The phased rollout adds named partners across productivity, local bookings, entertainment, music and lifestyle services.
The central change is not a single new Gemini model feature. It is a broader set of app connections intended to let people move from asking Gemini for help to completing related actions, such as summarizing a meeting, editing a website, finding an experience or making a reservation. For businesses, the practical value will depend on which apps become available in their region and whether the connections fit existing work.
In its official announcement of new connected apps and services for Gemini, Google said the additions would roll out over the following weeks. The company describes the experience as one where users can turn on favorite apps and services in Gemini to plan, create and tackle to-dos in one place.
The announcement names a diverse set of partners. It therefore represents a meaningful broadening from Gemini's earlier, more limited connected-app announcements and Personal Intelligence integrations. Google has confirmed the partners and categories, but it has not provided a complete availability map, detailed activation instructions or pricing information for the expanded connections.
| Category | Named connected apps and services | Examples of the intended use |
|---|---|---|
| Productivity and creativity | Granola, Otter.ai, Wix | Meeting summaries and website editing |
| Local and entertainment | Fever, GetYourGuide, Localiza, OpenTable UK, Ticketmaster | Finding experiences and making bookings |
| Music | iHeartRadio, Pandora | Discovering and playing music |
| Home, health and lifestyle | Angi, Thumbtack, Zocdoc | Finding professionals and booking appointments |
The list should not be read as a promise that every connection will be available to every Gemini user immediately. Google describes the rollout as phased, and the inclusion of OpenTable UK is a clear example that regional differences can apply. Businesses should treat the partner list as the confirmed direction of the rollout, then check whether the relevant service is available in their own Gemini experience.
Google's announcement says users can turn on connected apps in Gemini, but it does not provide step-by-step setup instructions in the supplied material. It also does not specify what permissions each partner connection requires, which platforms will receive every integration first, or whether a connected service needs its own paid subscription.
That lack of detail matters. A connected app can make Gemini a more convenient place to begin or coordinate a task, but the announcement does not establish that Gemini will autonomously run multi-step business processes. The confirmed value is a more integrated assistant experience across selected third-party services, not a published specification for end-to-end automation.
For teams already using Gemini, the most useful starting point may be a workflow with a clear handoff between information and action. A meeting summary is more valuable when it helps a manager identify next steps. A website-editing task is easier to initiate when the necessary creative context is already part of the conversation. Booking tools can also reduce the friction of moving from a plan to a reservation. The potential use cases are practical rather than abstract:
These examples describe the kinds of workflows Google highlights, not guaranteed prebuilt workflows or identical capabilities across every partner. The real test will be whether each connection reliably preserves enough context to save users a separate search, copy-and-paste step or app switch.
For a business owner or manager, this expansion is also a reminder to evaluate AI assistants through specific repeatable tasks. Rather than enabling every available connection, choose one process with a visible source of friction, such as meeting follow-up or website updates. If a Gemini connection shortens that process without creating confusion about ownership, permissions or subscriptions, it may be worth retaining. The rollout leaves several important questions open. Google has not published pricing for the new slate of connected apps, so readers should not assume that Gemini access includes paid third-party services. Nor has the company detailed regional coverage beyond examples in the announcement. Availability, account requirements and the depth of each integration will be the factors to watch as the rollout progresses.
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What did Google announce for Gemini connected apps?
Google announced a new slate of third-party connected apps and services for the Gemini App. The additions span productivity, creativity, local bookings, music, home, health and lifestyle services, with rollout planned over the following weeks.
Which apps are named in the Gemini connected-app expansion?
Google named Granola, Otter.ai, Wix, Fever, GetYourGuide, Localiza, OpenTable UK, Ticketmaster, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Angi, Thumbtack and Zocdoc.
How do I enable connected apps in Gemini?
Google says users can turn on favorite apps and services in Gemini. The announcement does not provide detailed activation steps, so the available controls and requirements may vary as the rollout progresses.
When will the new Gemini connections be available, and what will they cost?
Google describes a rollout over the following weeks. It has not published a complete regional availability map or pricing details for the new connections, and third-party services may have their own account or subscription requirements.
Google's connected-app expansion gives Gemini a broader role as an assistant that can support work and everyday tasks across outside services. The confirmed partner list is substantial, but the practical impact will be determined by rollout coverage, service requirements and how well each connection reduces real workflow friction.