Google is opening up a preview of its Connected Apps Platform so developers can plug their software straight into Gemini and Search. Building one simple integration means apps can handle real-world tasks right inside an AI chat without forcing you to switch tabs. Skipping all that back-and-forth between different phone apps makes asking Gemini for help feel a lot more practical.
In a fresh post on Google’s developer blog, the company explained that builders can connect their services using cloud-hosted MCP servers or Android AppFunctions APIs. Developers use one central dashboard called the Google Connected Console to test features, track error rates, and monitor traffic in real time. They also get to choose whether their tools run in Search, the Gemini app, or across both places at once.
Running daily tools inside Google search and chat
Connecting outside tools to AI prompts lets you order groceries, check credit scores, or start a workout routine without leaving your current screen. Google confirmed that over 50 popular apps are already working across Search and Gemini, covering everything from fitness to event tickets. Popular tools like Adobe, Experian, Localiza, and Peloton are live in Gemini today, with Search rollouts coming in 1 or 2 weeks alongside a new Calm integration.
Letting third-party apps handle actions inside chat windows changes how most of us use our smartphones throughout the day. Instead of tapping 3 or 4 separate icons on your home screen to plan a trip, you can just type what you need and let Gemini do the heavy lifting. Keeping actions smooth inside 1 conversation saves real time while giving developers direct access to people who need their tools right now.
Open developer standards and app access
Developers interested in testing out the preview can sign up through Google’s portal to read the documentation and start building. Base-level access is opening up in phased waves, with Google adding more developers, regions, and products over the next few months. Using open standards like Model Context Protocol makes building these connections much easier for software teams who do not want to rewrite code from scratch.
Putting interactive tools directly inside AI interfaces shows where smartphone software is headed over the coming years. Apps that adapt quickly to conversational prompts will likely see huge boosts in everyday use as people stop opening individual apps manually.
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