Google today announced the Connected Apps Platform as a “unified way for more app developers to bring their capabilities directly to Gemini and Search.” Existing third-party connected apps let you access Adobe, Dropbox, Instacart, OpenTable, Ticketmaster, and other services (now more than 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 advertised as a way to “build once and reach high-intent users.” Developers must have a cloud-hosted MCP server or an Android MCP that uses the AppFunctions APIs. They then register, test, and ship their connected apps using Google’s new connected console. This new website allows them to track traffic, latency and error rates, as well as monitor 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 be published in Search, the Gemini app, or both.” As part of the recent redesign, the Gemini app got a new Personalization page. Announcement: Scroll to see more content. Developers can sign up for the preview at developers.google.com/connected-apps. Google will open access in phases over the next few months. FTC: We use automatic affiliate links that generate income. More.
