Google can now read your WhatsApp messages
10 months ago
- #Privacy
- #Android
- #Google Gemini
- Google notified Android users that Gemini will assist with phone functions like messaging and utilities starting July 7, regardless of Gemini Apps Activity settings.
- Gemini can perform actions like sending WhatsApp messages but may access messages and notifications with Google Assistant or Utilities app help.
- Users can disable connected apps via Gemini mobile app settings or turn off Gemini Apps Activity, though data is retained for 72 hours.
- Google's response to queries about removing Gemini emphasized user benefits but avoided direct removal options.
- To completely uninstall Gemini, users need ADB (Android Debug Bridge), involving steps like enabling USB debugging and running specific commands.
- Gemini is tied to the Google app; removing Google entirely disables Gemini but also removes Google services.