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Google’s AI Mode now lets you link and interact with select apps

TechCrunchPublished Jul 16, 2026

Google has enhanced its AI Mode by enabling users to link and interact with apps like Instacart, Canva, and YouTube, allowing task completion such as shopping and playlist creation directly within the AI interface. This update, available in the U.S., aims to expand AI Mode's functionality and compete with similar offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic.

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