Google integrates Instacart, Canva and YouTube Music into AI Mode Search

On July 16‑18 2026 Google began rolling out Connected Apps inside its AI Mode for Search, initially available only to users in the United States. The first three partner services are Instacart, Canva and YouTube Music.

The feature lets users securely link their accounts and issue natural‑language commands such as building a grocery cart on Instacart, generating a music playlist on YouTube Music, or browsing Canva design templates. Requests are processed in the “Ask anything” bar; after the AI response the user is directed to the partner app to finalize the transaction. Google said additional third‑party apps will be added later, extending the AI‑driven workflow first introduced in its Gemini application.