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October 28, 2026 • 2 min read
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Google wants Gemini and Search to do more than answer questions. The company is opening its Connected Apps Platform to developers, making it easier to bring third-party services into its AI experiences without asking users to switch between apps.
Google wants more apps in Gemini and Search
The platform is entering a limited developer preview for US-based developers. Google says developers can build an integration for Gemini, Search, or both, potentially allowing users to access services and complete tasks directly through Google’s AI tools.
Developers can connect their services using cloud-hosted Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers or Android AppFunctions APIs. They can then register and test their integrations through the Google Connected Console, which provides tools to monitor traffic, latency, and errors.
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The platform also lets developers manage their app’s branding and choose where their integrations appear. Google plans to expand access to more developers and regions in phases over the coming months.
Google says more than 50 connected apps are now available across Gemini and Search, spanning categories such as productivity, commerce, health, fitness, and event ticketing.
Adobe, Experian, Localiza, and Peloton are already available through Gemini, with their connected app experiences expected to arrive in Search soon. Google is also bringing Calm to both platforms, although it hasn’t provided a specific rollout date.
The expansion could make Google’s AI tools more useful for everyday tasks. Instead of opening separate apps to find information or use a service, users could eventually access more of those capabilities directly through Gemini or Search.
Developers interested in the preview can sign up through Google’s Connected Apps Platform website. Access is limited for now, but Google plans to broaden availability as the platform develops.
Written by
Abhinav Anand
Abhinav Anand is the News Editor at SammyGuru and a technology journalist based in New Delhi. Before joining SammyGuru, he contributed to numerous outlets, including Android Headlines, ExtremeTech, The Mac Observer, Financial Express, Economic Times, iGeeksBlog, KnowTechie, PhonesWiki, SlashGear, and more. You can reach him at [email protected].