source: google ai: connect more of your apps to search
level: business
google is rolling out a feature that lets you link third-party apps to ai mode in search. starting this week in the u.s., you can connect services like instacart, canva, and youtube music. once linked, you can interact with these apps directly from your search results. for example, you can add items to your instacart cart, browse canva templates, or save a playlist to youtube music without switching tabs.
the integration uses personal intelligence to tailor responses based on your connected apps. if you ask ai mode for help planning a barbecue, it can suggest a grocery list and let you send ingredients straight to instacart. for design tasks, you can request flyer templates from canva. for music, you can ask for a party playlist and save it to youtube music instantly. the goal is to streamline everyday tasks by keeping you in the search flow.
google plans to add more app partners over time. the feature builds on similar integrations already available in the gemini app. it aims to make search more actionable by bridging the gap between finding information and completing tasks. users can try it now by visiting ai mode in search. the rollout is limited to the u.s. for now, with no timeline given for other regions.
why it matters: this shows how ai assistants are moving from answering questions to executing tasks across apps, making search a hub for real-world actions.