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Google Gemini Connected Apps 2026: New Apps, Features & How to Use Them

Google Gemini Connected Apps 2026 - New AI Productivity and Business Apps

Discover the latest Gemini Connected Apps, how they work, how to connect them, and practical ways to use supported apps for productivity, creativity and business workflows.

Quick Answer: Google announced a new wave of Connected Apps for Gemini on September 23, 2026. The announcement includes productivity apps such as Airtable, Linear, monday.com, PandaDoc, Wispr AI and Zoho; creativity apps such as Adobe, Picsart, Squarespace and Webflow; and lifestyle services including Apartments.com, Experian, Peloton and SeatGeek. Availability varies by app and user account.

Gemini Connected Apps let supported third-party services work with Gemini for supported tasks. Instead of always switching between different tabs, users can ask Gemini to work with an available connected app.

For a small business, the useful approach is simple: identify one repetitive task, connect the relevant app, test it, review the result and then expand the workflow.

What Did Google Announce on September 23, 2026?

Google announced that a new wave of Connected Apps was beginning to roll out to Gemini. Google grouped the announced apps into three broad areas: Productivity, Creativity and Lifestyle.

Productivity: Airtable, Linear, monday.com, PandaDoc, Wispr AI and Zoho.

Creativity: Adobe, Picsart, Squarespace and Webflow.

Lifestyle: Apartments.com, Experian, Peloton and SeatGeek.

Gemini Connected Apps: New Apps List

Category	Apps / Services	Example Area
Productivity	Airtable, Linear, monday.com, PandaDoc, Wispr AI, Zoho	Projects, databases, notes and business productivity.
Creativity	Adobe, Picsart, Squarespace, Webflow	Creative assets and website-related workflows.
Lifestyle	Apartments.com, Experian, Peloton, SeatGeek	Apartment search, credit, workouts and events.

Important: The appearance of an app in Google's announcement does not mean that every feature is available to every user. Google says Connected Apps availability can vary by location, language, device, account type and Gemini app.

What Are Google Gemini Connected Apps?

Connected Apps are supported apps and services that Gemini can interact with for supported tasks.

Depending on the app and account, Gemini may be able to retrieve information or perform supported actions through the connected service. The exact capabilities are different for each integration.

Your Question → Gemini → Connected App → Supported Task → Result

How to Connect Apps to Gemini

Open Gemini.
Open the Gemini app or go to the Gemini web experience.
Open Connected Apps settings.
Review the apps available for your account.
Choose the service you need.
Select an available app and review its supported capabilities.
Review permissions.
Check what information or account access is requested.
Complete the connection.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Use the app in a prompt.
You can specify a supported app by using an @ mention in Gemini.

How to Use the @ Mention in Gemini

Google documents a simple way to specify a connected app: type @ in the Gemini prompt and select the available app.

Example: If an app is connected and available for your account, type @, select that app and then describe the task you want Gemini to help with.

If the app is not already connected and you are eligible, Gemini may ask you to connect it or provide permission.

How Small Businesses Can Use Gemini Connected Apps

The biggest opportunity for small businesses is reducing unnecessary switching between tools and making repetitive workflows easier to manage.

📊 Airtable

Useful for supported database and structured-information workflows.

📋 Linear

Relevant to supported project and issue-management workflows.

📅 monday.com

Useful for supported project and task-management workflows.

📄 PandaDoc

Relevant to supported document and business-process workflows.

🏢 Zoho

Useful for supported business and productivity workflows.

🎨 Adobe

Useful for supported creative workflows.

🖼️ Picsart

Relevant to supported visual-content workflows.

🌐 Webflow

Relevant to supported website and web-project workflows.

10 Practical Gemini Connected App Use Cases

Organize business information
Use supported productivity connections to work with structured information.
Plan projects
Use Gemini as a conversational starting point for supported project tasks.
Manage task information
Work with supported task and project tools where available.
Prepare business documents
Use supported document workflows where the integration allows it.
Develop creative ideas
Use supported creative applications as part of an AI-assisted workflow.
Plan a website
Use supported website-related apps for planning and creative workflows.
Organize customer information
Use an appropriate connected business tool where supported.
Reduce app switching
Bring a supported tool into the Gemini conversation instead of manually moving between every application.
Create repeatable workflows
Document useful prompts and repeat them for similar business tasks.
Build a connected AI workspace
Connect only the services that solve real problems for your business.

15 Gemini Connected Apps Prompts to Try

These are example prompts. The exact action depends on the connected app, account and permissions available to you.

1. @Airtable Help me organize this customer database into useful categories.

2. @Airtable Help me identify the important fields for tracking customer enquiries.

3. @Linear Help me organize these project issues into a clear priority list.

4. @monday.com Help me turn these project notes into clear tasks.

5. @monday.com Help me organize this launch plan into project steps.

6. @PandaDoc Help me organize the information needed for this business document.

7. @Zoho Help me organize this customer-management workflow.

8. @Adobe Help me develop a creative direction for this campaign.

9. @Picsart Help me develop a visual-content concept for this campaign.

10. @Squarespace Help me plan the structure of a small-business website.

11. @Webflow Help me organize the sections of this landing page.

12. @Airtable Help me design a simple structure for tracking customer enquiries.

13. @monday.com Help me turn this weekly plan into organized tasks.

14. @Adobe Suggest a visual direction for this product campaign.

15. @Webflow Help me plan a simple landing page for my business.

Simple Gemini Workflow for a Small Business

Business Problem → Gemini Prompt → Connected App → Supported Action → Human Review

This approach is safer than trying to automate every part of a business. Start with one task that is repetitive, measurable and easy to review.

Gemini Connected Apps for Google Workspace

Google also supports Connected Apps for Google Workspace accounts. Depending on account type and administrator settings, Gemini can work with supported Google services such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Keep and Google Tasks.

For work and school accounts, the Google Workspace administrator can control whether Connected Apps are available.

Important for businesses: If you use a work or school Google Account, your organization may have disabled Connected Apps. In that situation, the administrator needs to manage access.

Gemini Connected Apps: Privacy & Permissions

Before connecting a third-party service, review the permission request and the service's privacy information. Google says information from Connected Apps is handled according to applicable Google and third-party policies.

✓ Connect only the apps you actually need.
✓ Review permissions before connecting an account.
✓ Understand what information the connected service can access.
✓ Review the third-party service's privacy policy.
✓ Disconnect an app when you no longer need it.
✓ Avoid unnecessary access to sensitive business information.
✓ Review important AI-generated results before using them commercially.

Why Can't I See a Connected App?

Google says Connected Apps availability can vary by several factors. Therefore, an app being mentioned in Google's announcement does not guarantee that it will appear in every Gemini account.

Google account type
Country or region
Language
Device
Gemini app or web experience
Subscription or eligibility requirements
Workspace administrator settings

Best practice: Open your Gemini Connected Apps settings and check the specific app's current availability and supported actions before building an important workflow around it.

Gemini Connected Apps: Mobile vs Web

Platform	What to Check
Gemini Web	Check whether the specific Connected App supports gemini.google.com.
Android	Check the Gemini mobile app and the Connected Apps available for your account.
iPhone / iPad	Availability can differ from Android and web.
Work / School Account	Connected Apps may depend on Google Workspace administrator settings.

7 Common Gemini Connected Apps Mistakes

Connecting too many apps
Connect only the services that solve an actual problem.
Ignoring permissions
Read the permission information before connecting an account.
Assuming every app is available everywhere
Availability varies by account, location, language, device and Gemini app.
Using vague prompts
Clearly explain the task and expected result.
Skipping human review
Review important business outputs before using them.
Trusting outdated information
Google warns that Gemini can sometimes provide outdated information, so important results should be checked.
Automating before understanding the workflow
Understand the business process first and automate only suitable parts.

7-Day Gemini Connected Apps Productivity Plan

Day	Action
Day 1	Identify one repetitive task in your business.
Day 2	Find a Connected App that is actually available for your account.
Day 3	Review permissions and supported actions.
Day 4	Create five useful prompts for the workflow.
Day 5	Test the workflow with sample information.
Day 6	Check accuracy and whether it genuinely saves time.
Day 7	Keep the workflow only if it produces a useful result.

Gemini With Connected Apps vs Normal Gemini

Area	Normal Gemini	Connected Apps
AI conversation	✓	✓
General assistance	✓	✓
Work with supported external services	Limited	✓
App-specific workflows	Limited	Available when supported
Additional permissions	Not always required	May be required

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Quick Quiz: Are Gemini Connected Apps Useful for You?

1. Do you regularly switch between multiple apps? Yes No

2. Do you have at least one repetitive task? Yes No

3. Are you willing to review permissions? Yes No

4. Will you verify important AI results? Yes No

Final Thoughts

Gemini Connected Apps make the AI assistant more useful by bringing supported external services into the workflow.

For small businesses, the goal should not be to connect every available app. The better approach is to identify one real problem and use one relevant Connected App to test a practical workflow.

Start small, check permissions, verify the output and measure whether the workflow actually saves time or improves the process.

Remember: Connected Apps and their supported actions can change. Always check the latest Google documentation and the specific app's availability before depending on an integration for an important business process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Google Gemini Connected Apps?

Gemini Connected Apps are supported apps and services that Gemini can interact with for supported tasks.

What new Connected Apps did Google announce in September 2026?

Google announced productivity connections including Airtable, Linear, monday.com, PandaDoc, Wispr AI and Zoho; creativity connections including Adobe, Picsart, Squarespace and Webflow; and lifestyle services including Apartments.com, Experian, Peloton and SeatGeek.

How do I connect an app to Gemini?

Open Gemini's Connected Apps settings when available, select an available service and follow the connection instructions. Google also supports specifying an available app in a prompt with an @ mention.

Why can't I see a Connected App?

Availability can depend on your account type, country, language, device, Gemini app, subscription or other eligibility requirements. Work and school accounts can also be affected by administrator settings.

Can small businesses use Gemini Connected Apps?

Yes, where the relevant app and functionality are available. Businesses can use supported connections for productivity, project, database, document, creative and website-related workflows.

Are Gemini Connected Apps safe?

Users should review permissions, data handling and privacy information before connecting a service. Third-party services may process information according to their own policies.

Can Gemini perform actions in Connected Apps?

Some Connected Apps support actions as well as information retrieval, but the exact capabilities depend on the particular app, account and available integration.

Can I disconnect a Connected App?

Google's Gemini Help documentation says connected apps can be connected or disconnected through Connected Apps settings.

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