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You're not alone: This email from Google's Gemini team is concerning (www.androidauthority.com)
submitted 2 days ago by PrivacyDingus@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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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.

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[–] RejZoR@lemmy.ml 24 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I've not received any mails or notifications. Though I don't use Gemini at all. Or Google Assistant. Or any assistant.

[–] Tippon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I don't use them either, but still got the email.

[–] swearengen@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Same. My only use is accidental.

Guess I'm should get around to disabling it.

[–] Tippon@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 days ago

I thought I had disabled it, and I don't have the app, but I can't see any way to remove it from any of the settings mentioned in the email 🤷🏻‍♂️