Google launches Connected Apps Platform in beta to bring third-party apps into Gemini and Search
Google has launched the Connected Apps Platform in public beta for U.S. developers. It lets businesses submit third-party apps that users can invoke from Gemini and Google Search to take actions, such as designing a flyer in Canva or building a playlist in YouTube Music. Gemini already offers over 50 connected apps, including from Adobe, Experian, Localiza and Peloton, and these will reach Search over the next few weeks. The article reports no vulnerability, incident or threat activity. It is product news with no direct defender impact.
Detalhes técnicos
- Developers integrate with a cloud-hosted MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, or with Android MCP via the AppFunctions APIs.
- They then register, test and submit the app through the Google Connected Console.
- Developers can choose to publish to Search, the Gemini app, or both.
- After launch, developers can track traffic, latency and error rates, and control brand identity elements such as verified logos and authenticated accounts.
- Access is by waitlist for U.S. developers, and Google has not given a date for broader availability.
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Google launches Connected Apps Platform in beta to bring third-party apps into Gemini and Search
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Google has launched the Connected Apps Platform in public beta for U.S. developers. It lets businesses submit third-party apps that users can invoke from Gemini and Google Search to take actions, such as designing a flyer in Canva or building a playlist in YouTube Music. Gemini already offers over 50 connected apps, including from Adobe, Experian, Localiza and Peloton, and these will reach Search over the next few weeks. The article reports no vulnerability, incident or threat activity. It is product news with no direct defender impact.
Technical Details
- Developers integrate with a cloud-hosted MCP (Model Context Protocol) server, or with Android MCP via the AppFunctions APIs.
- They then register, test and submit the app through the Google Connected Console.
- Developers can choose to publish to Search, the Gemini app, or both.
- After launch, developers can track traffic, latency and error rates, and control brand identity elements such as verified logos and authenticated accounts.
- Access is by waitlist for U.S. developers, and Google has not given a date for broader availability.