You’re not alone: This email from Google’s Gemini team is concerning
Gemini is about to gain more control over your Android apps, whether you like it or not.
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- Google is notifying users that, starting July 7, 2025, Gemini will be able to assist with apps like Phone, Messages, and WhatsApp, regardless of whether Gemini Apps Activity is turned on or off.
- The vague wording in the email has raised privacy concerns, with users unclear if Gemini will still access these apps even after opting out.
- While the email says users can disable these features in the “App settings,” it offers no specific steps to do so.
Google’s Gemini team is apparently sending out emails about an upcoming change to how Gemini interacts with apps on Android devices. The email informs users that, come July 7, 2025, Gemini will be able to “help you use Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, and Utilities on your phone, whether your Gemini Apps Activity is on or off.” Naturally, this has raised some privacy concerns among those who’ve received the email and those using the AI assistant on their Android devices.
