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Google’s Gemini AI Will Interact With Android Apps Even When Activity Logs Are Disabled

The update enhances messaging and call support under a strict 72-hour data deletion policy.

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Gemini’s update is making Android users rethink privacy. Curious about what’s changing? Get the real story before the July rollout.

Overview

  • The change, effective July 7, enables Gemini to integrate with apps such as Phone, Messages, WhatsApp and Utilities even if the Gemini Apps Activity setting is disabled.
  • An initial email to users caused confusion and privacy concerns by suggesting Gemini would have continual app access regardless of user consent.
  • Google clarified that when Apps Activity is off, Gemini interactions are neither used to train AI models nor retained beyond 72 hours.
  • Users retain full control and can disable Gemini’s app connections at any time via the Gemini Apps Privacy Hub or the dedicated settings page.
  • The rollout supports Google’s broader strategy to make Gemini the default Android assistant and strengthen its AI ecosystem against competitors.