From July 7, 2025, Google will begin rolling out deeper integration of its Gemini AI assistant into most Android apps. According to a recent Android user email, Gemini will become operational in apps like Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, and so on. The development has stirred gigantic privacy issues, however—especially given the fact that the update will reach users who have chosen not to use the Gemini Apps Activity setting.
Google’s Gemini AI to Retrieve Messages and Calls from July 7, raising Privacy Issues
Gemini’s Purpose Still Hazy
The announcement explains that Gemini “can assist” with these messaging apps. Yet Google hasn’t clearly explained how this assistance functions. Does Gemini scan your messages? Does it see your call logs or interact with apps such as WhatsApp? No one has a clue. This uncertainty has brought confusion to users.
May Users Opt Out?
The email mentions that users can turn off Gemini’s access to these apps. This can supposedly be done through “Application settings.” However, Google provides no specific instructions on how to do this.
When clicked on the link in the mail, the users are directed to the Gemini Apps Privacy Center. Regrettably, the page does not present a lot of information about what changes are about to happen.
Increased Worries Online
The information has quickly become viral on social media, and most notably on X (formerly known as Twitter). Some have posted screenshots of the email and are calling for transparency. They want to know if Gemini will be able to scan private messages or take actions in third-party apps.
Confirming the confusion is that not everyone with an Android device has received this notice yet. Some of them receive the email in their inbox, while others don’t even know this change is coming.
Privacy and Consent Under the Microscope
This move by Google has called into question user permissions and privacy issues. There are only two weeks left until the update is made available, and users are demanding that the company detail what Gemini can and cannot do. Google has not made any public statement detailing the scope of this integration yet.
As the July 7 release date draws near, users are watching and waiting for an explanation.
