Google’s AI mode now lets you link to and interact with specific apps

Google Announce on Thursday that it now allows users to connect and interact with some of their favorite apps directly in AI Mode, the tech giant’s conversational search experience. At launch, supported apps include Instacart, Canva, and YouTube.

With this new update, Google is expanding AI mode beyond answering questions and completing tasks across the apps you use regularly. The tech giant is also likely hoping that users will rely on AI mode more often for things like planning and shopping. Additionally, the rollout will allow Google to better compete with competitors like OpenAI ChatGPT And the anthropic ClaudeBoth support application integrations.

In one example, Google says that if you’re planning a barbecue and use AI mode to create a grocery list, you can link your Instacart account to add ingredients directly to your cart and quickly check out on the Instacart app or website.

Or, if you’re working on a project and need design ideas, like a flyer, you can ask Canva to show you a selection of templates. In another example, Google says you can use AI mode to curate a playlist for your next party and instantly save it to YouTube Music.

The update is rolling out to users in the US, and Google says it’s working with a range of partners and plans to launch support for more apps soon.

Today’s announcement builds on Google’s ability Launched earlier this year At Google I/O that allows users to connect third-party apps to the Gemini app to complete tasks faster. Supported apps include Canva, OpenTable, Spark, Instacart, and more.

Since its launch in early 2025, Google has been constantly developing the AI ​​mode with more capabilities. Recently, the tech giant announced that AI mode can now do just that Help check if the item What you need is available in a nearby store. Google also recently added the ability for users to do so Explore the web along with AI mode To do things like compare details and ask follow-up questions while maintaining the context of the research.

Earlier this year, Google launched “Personal Intelligence” in AI modeenabling it to leverage users’ Gmail and Google Photos to deliver more personalized responses.