AI BriefingGoogle launches Connected Apps Platform preview and 50+ new partner integrations
·2026.10.29 02:00
Key point
The new platform lets developers build once to reach users in both Search and the Gemini app, with initial partners including Adobe, Calm, and Peloton.
Details
- Google launches the preview of the Connected Apps Platform, a unified tool for developers to build and manage apps for Search and the Gemini app.
- Over 50 Connected Apps are now live, with integrations from partners like Adobe, Experian, Localiza, and Peloton currently available in Gemini and expanding to Search in coming weeks.
- Developers integrate via cloud-hosted MCP server or Android MCP using AppFunctions APIs, then register and test apps through the Google Connected Console.
- Access is opening in phases, with plans to add more developers, markets, and Google products over the coming months.
Platform Capabilities
- Developers can choose to launch apps in Search, the Gemini app, or both before review.
- The platform provides tracking for traffic, latency, and error rates while allowing developers to maintain control over brand identity, verified logos, and authenticated accounts.
Availability
- Sign-ups for the preview are open via developers.google.com/connected-apps.
- New integration with Calm is launching across both Search and Gemini.
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