Gemini AI to Access Android Messaging and Calls Starting July 7 ...
Starting July 7, 2025, Google is set to roll out deeper integration of its Gemini AI assistant into various Android apps. As per a recent Android user email, Gemini will be operational in apps such as Phone, Messages, and WhatsApp. However, this development has raised significant privacy concerns, particularly for users who have opted out of the Gemini Apps Activity setting.
The announcement specifies that Gemini "can assist" with these messaging apps, but there is a lack of clarity on how this assistance works. Questions have emerged regarding whether Gemini scans messages, accesses call logs, or interacts with apps like WhatsApp.
Privacy Concerns and User Options
Users have expressed confusion and uncertainty about Gemini's access to their apps. The email mentions the ability to disable Gemini's access through "Application settings," without providing detailed instructions on the process.
Upon clicking the link in the email, users are directed to the Gemini Apps Privacy Center, which unfortunately lacks comprehensive information about the impending changes.
Social Media Reaction
Information about Gemini's integration has rapidly spread on social media platforms, with X (formerly Twitter) users sharing email screenshots and advocating for transparency. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential invasion of privacy through message scanning and actions in third-party apps.
Notably, not all Android users have received the notification, leading to further confusion and speculation about the upcoming changes.
Call for Clarity
Google's impending update has prompted discussions about user permissions and privacy. With only a few weeks remaining until the release on July 7, users are urging the company to outline the capabilities and limitations of Gemini. As of now, Google has not released a public statement clarifying the extent of this integration.
As the release date approaches, users are eagerly awaiting further explanations and transparency regarding Gemini's access to Android messaging and calls.
