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You're not alone: This email from Google's Gemini team is concerning (www.androidauthority.com)

submitted 3 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 24 points 3 days ago (3 children)

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

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 days ago

Few years ago I got a Nest Secure to go with my other Google Nest gear. One day Google emailed me to tell me Assistant was now enabled on my security system. Oh, by the way, it has an undocumented microphone!

That’s when I realized what a privacy nightmare Google really is. I know Apple isn’t great but come on.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

This has got to be a prank.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 days ago

This headline format makes me irrationally annoyed.

They shouldn't be making assumptions about what the reader thinks. It almost feels like they're planting a bias first and then presenting the facts - instead of just laying things out and letting people make up their own minds.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 days ago (10 children)

Just... Disable it. You can switch to the old assistant.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

I've got them both turned off lol

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 3 days ago

So is Gemini on there as an app? It isn't listed as such on my phone

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