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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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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.

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