Connect more of your apps to Search

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Google is rolling out the ability to connect apps like Instacart, Canva, and YouTube Music directly in AI Mode in Search, allowing users to perform actions like adding to cart or saving playlists without leaving the search interface.

<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ConnectedAppshero.max-600x600.format-webp.webp">You’ll be able to securely link and interact with your go-to services directly in AI Mode.
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# Connect more of your apps to Search Source: [https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/connected-apps/](https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/products/search/connected-apps/) You’ll be able to securely link and interact with your go\-to services directly in AI Mode\. --- Biharck Araújo Engineering Lead, Search --- ![Connected apps rendering](https://storage.googleapis.com/gweb-uniblog-publish-prod/images/ConnectedAppshero.width-200.format-webp.webp) Your browser does not support the audio element\. Listen to article \[\[duration\]\] minutes This content is generated by Google AI\. Generative AI is experimental You can already[connect some of your favorite services to the Gemini app](https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/products/gemini-app/next-evolution-gemini-app/), and now, to help you get even more done, we’re enabling you to directly connect your apps in Search\. Starting to roll out this week in the U\.S\., you can securely link and interact with some of your go\-to services right in[AI Mode](http://g.ai/)\. Here’s a look at how these integrations in Search can streamline your day: Let’s say you’re planning a barbecue and using AI Mode for help with your grocery list\. If you connect Instacart, you can add the ingredients straight into your Instacart shopping cart and check out with just a few taps on their app or website\. With Personal Intelligence and your connected apps, Search can give even more tailored responses\. Or, if you’re working on a project where you need some design concepts – like creating a flyer – you can ask Canva to show you some template options\. Want to build the perfect soundtrack for your next party? You can use AI Mode to curate a playlist, instantly save it to YouTube Music and press play to start the celebration\. Head over to[AI Mode in Search](http://g.ai/)to try the new[connected apps](http://support.google.com/websearch?p=ConnectedApps)today\. We're working with a range of partners and look forward to launching with more apps soon\. ## Get the latest news from Google in your inbox Sign up for our newsletters with product updates, event information, special offers, and more\. Your information will be used in accordance with[Google's privacy policy\.](https://policies.google.com/privacy)You may opt out at any time\.

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