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Google opens Gemini and Search to more apps
· 3:22 · Technology and AI · With Maya and Leo
Google has introduced a platform that lets businesses and developers connect their apps to Google Search, Gemini, or both.
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Vocabulary in this episode
- platform
Google has introduced a platform that lets businesses and developers connect their apps to Google Search, Gemini, or both.
A digital system that lets other services connect and work with it.
- Platform
Google introduced the Connected Apps Platform so businesses and developers can submit apps for use in Search, Gemini, or both.
Here, the name refers to Google’s system for using connected apps.
- connect
Google has introduced a platform that lets businesses and developers connect their apps to Google Search, Gemini, or both.
To link an app with Google Search or Gemini so they can work together.
- connect
For example, someone could connect Canva to design a flyer, or YouTube Music to make a playlist.
To link a service with Google’s tools so it can be used there.
- preview
The preview is open to developers in the United States who join a waitlist.
An early version or test that developers can try before wider release.
- waitlist
The preview is open to developers in the United States who join a waitlist.
A list of people waiting for a chance to try the preview.
- more widely
Google has not said when it will be available more widely.
Available to a larger number of people or in more places.
- traffic
After an app goes live, they can track how much traffic it gets, how long it takes to respond, and how often errors occur.
The amount of use an app gets.
- traffic
Can you explain “traffic” and “latency” in plain terms?
The amount of use an app gets.
- Traffic
Traffic means how much use the app gets.
The amount of use an app gets.
- latency
Can you explain “traffic” and “latency” in plain terms?
The time an app takes to respond.
- Latency
Latency means the time it takes to respond.
The time an app takes to respond.
- authenticated accounts
They can also manage their brand identity, including verified logos and authenticated accounts.
Accounts whose identity has been checked as genuine.
- visible
The article also says businesses may want their services to be more visible through Search or Gemini.
Easy for people to see or find in Search or Gemini.
