# Google Search's AI Mode can now handle tasks beyond the search bar

> Google Search's AI Mode can now handle tasks beyond the search bar Jul 16, 2026 — 12:00 PM ET - Google Search’s AI Mode can now connect to third-party apps like Canva, YouTube Music, and Instacart in the US.

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/google-ai-mode-connected-apps-3688202/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a591fa26aa54428f0f31f70)
- **Published:** 2026-07-16
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #google #nintendo-switch #gemini #ai
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a591fa26aa54428f0f31f70

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