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Google announced<\/a> on Thursday that it now allows users to link and interact with some of their go-to apps right in AI Mode, the tech giant\u2019s conversational search experience. At launch, supported apps include Instacart, Canva, and YouTube. <\/p>\n With this new update, Google is expanding AI Mode beyond answering questions and into completing tasks across the apps they use regularly. The tech giant is also likely hoping that users will rely on AI Mode more often for things like planning and shopping. Plus, the rollout will allow Google to better compete with rivals like OpenAI\u2019s ChatGPT<\/a> and Anthropic\u2019s Claude<\/a>, both of which support app integrations.<\/p>\n In one example, Google says that if you\u2019re planning a barbecue and using AI Mode to create a grocery list, you can connect your Instacart account to add the ingredients directly to your shopping cart and quickly check out on the Instacart app or website. <\/p>\n Or, if you\u2019re working on a project and need design ideas, like for a flyer, you can ask Canva to show you a selection of templates. In another example, Google says you could use AI Mode to curate a playlist for your next party and instantly save it to YouTube Music. <\/p>\n The update is rolling out to users in the U.S. Google says it\u2019s working with a range of partners and plans to launch support for more apps soon. <\/p>\n Today\u2019s announcement builds on a capability Google launched earlier this year<\/a> at Google I\/O that lets users connect third-party apps to the Gemini app to complete tasks faster. Supported apps include Canva, OpenTable, Spark, Instacart, and more.<\/p>\n Since its launch in early 2025, Google has been continuously building out AI Mode with more capabilities. Most recently, the tech giant announced that AI Mode can now help check whether an item<\/a> you need is in stock at a nearby store. Google also recently added the ability for users to explore the web side-by-side with AI Mode<\/a> to do things like compare details and ask follow-up questions while preserving the context of their search.<\/p>\n Earlier this year, Google launched \u201cPersonal Intelligence\u201d on AI Mode<\/a>, enabling it to tap into users\u2019 Gmail and Google Photos to provide more individualized responses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission<\/a>. This doesn\u2019t affect our editorial independence.<\/em><\/p>\n