Google has clarified what Gemini’s upcoming 7 July update For Android devices really mean and how it will affect Android users. The company responded to an e -post request from Android AuthorityConfirms that Gemini will soon be able to help with everyday tasks such as sending messages, calling and setting timers, even if Gemini apps are turned off.
This originally triggered confusion after Google sent out a vague e -mail to users, saying that Gemini would soon be able to “help you use phone, messages, whatsapp and tools on your phone, whether your Gemini -app activity is on or off.” Understandably, the lack of specifications aroused concerns. Would AI access private data or system functions even when activity tracking was disabled? Here’s what Google told us:
This update is good for users: They can now use Gemini to complete daily tasks on their mobile devices such as Send messages, start phone calls and set timers while the Gemini Apps activity is turned off. With Gemini Apps activity turned off, the Gemini chats are not reviewed or used to improve our AI models. As always, users can turn off Gemini’s connection to apps at any time by navigating to https://gemini.google.com/apps.
What this means is that from July 7, Gemini will behave more like a personal assistant, even with the app Activity option disabled. At the moment, if your Gemini app activity is turned off, are also connected apps, such as phone, WhatsApp, messages and others, disabled. With the upcoming change, you can keep the Gemini app activity turned off and still use AI to interact with the phone, messages and WhatsApp, without your interactions being logged or used to improve AI models.
It’s a relief, but if you still want to have a tighter control over your data, that’s how you can make your Gemini use safer.