Google Expands Opal App With Interactive Feedback Capabilities

Google has introduced a significant update to its Opal application, enabling users to build interactive mini-apps capable of engaging with users for feedback and executing complex workflows through simple text instructions. Announced on Tuesday, the new Opal feature integrates the Gemini 3 Flash large language model (LLM), which processes user prompts, plans tasks, and intelligently selects appropriate tools to fulfill objectives.

One of the key advances of this upgrade is the use of Google Sheets as persistent memory for the created apps. This functionality allows data—such as shopping lists or task records—to be retained across multiple sessions, supporting applications that require ongoing user input or reference over time. Users without programming backgrounds can now design and manage intricate logic within their apps, significantly lowering the barriers to entry for workflow automation.

A defining trait of the new agent is its interactive nature: it can proactively prompt users for further information or offer options to guide the next step in a process. This in-built conversational capability, typical of chatbot technology, enables the creation of dynamic, adaptive applications tailored to a user’s individual needs.

Opal was initially launched in July 2025 to United States users, offering tools for creating and adapting mini web apps. Later that year, Google expanded the service to an additional 15 markets—including Canada, India, Japan, South Korea, and several Asian and Latin American countries. By November 2025, Opal’s reach grew to over 160 countries globally. The December 2025 integration of Opal into the Gemini web app introduced a visual, no-code editor, further widening accessibility for non-developers.

The move comes amid heightened competition in the market for natural-language based app creation tools. Startups such as Lovable and Replit are active competitors, while companies like Wabi (founded by the former head of Replika), Emergent (backed by SoftBank and Lightspeed), and Rocket.new (supported by Accel) are also vying for prominence in this space.

With Opal’s latest features, Google aims to position itself at the forefront of generative AI technologies designed for interactive and accessible software development.

Source: dataconomy.com