Google AI Mode Now Connects to Third-Party Apps, Enabling Task Completion in Search

Google announced today that its AI Mode now supports connecting third-party apps, allowing users to securely link their go-to services and interact with them directly in search results. This marks a significant shift for Google Search from an information retrieval tool to a task execution platform.

According to Google's official blog, users can now link and interact with their frequently used services directly within AI Mode. The core concept is enabling AI to not only answer questions but also help users complete actual tasks.

TechCrunch reported that this update expands AI Mode beyond answering questions into completing tasks across the apps users regularly engage with. Users no longer need to switch between different applications to act on search results.

Security is a key focus of this feature. Google said app connections use secure mechanisms to protect user data and privacy. Users must explicitly authorize app connections.

For Google, this is a critical step in its AI-powered search strategy. As AI Mode evolves from conversational search toward agentic capabilities, Google is redefining the boundaries of its search product.

The range of supported apps is expected to expand over time. This positions Google Search as a super entry point, integrating more third-party services into a unified experience.