Google Search’s AI Mode can now handle tasks beyond the search bar
Android Authority
July 16, 20261 min read
TL;DR Google Search’s AI Mode can now connect to third-party apps like Canva, YouTube Music, and Instacart in the US. You can complete real-world tasks from Search, including creating Canva designs, building YouTube Music playlists, and filling Instacart shopping carts with simple prompts. Google plans to add more app integrations, turning AI Mode into a more capable assistant.
If you’ve been using Gemini with Gmail or Calendar, you’ll already know how much time it can save by pulling information from the apps you use every day. Google now wants to bring that same idea to Search , except this time it’s not just answering questions — it’s helping you actually get things done. Starting today in the US, you can switch to AI Mode in Google Search and link to supported third-party apps.
The initial lineup includes YouTube Music, Canva, and Instacart.
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