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Nowadays smartphones are not limited to calls and messaging just. Google’s AI service Gemini’s recent update has made it even smarter, but the question is whether this smartness is coming at the cost of your privacy?

Google recently sent an email to Android users, stating that from July 7, 2025, Gemini will be able to interact with many important apps of your phone such as phones, messages, and WhatsApp. This change has been made to give users a better experience, but many people consider it a danger bell for their privacy. Come, let’s understand this update closely and know how you can protect your privacy.

Google says that this new update of Gemini will give more convenience to users. This AI can not only read your WhatsApp chats, but can also answer for you if needed. For example, if you are unable to answer a message immediately, Gemini may understand your chat style and suggest appropriate answers.

But there is also a screw with this feature. Google has made it clear that even though you have stopped Gemini’s app activity, your chats and some personal data can be stored in their cloud for 72 hours. That is, your information will still be with Google when you probably do not want it.

The question arises for many users whether it is really a facility or a dent on their privacy? This new capacity of Gemini in Android phone has launched a debate about privacy. Some people consider it to be a time -saving feature, which will make their everyday work easier.

At the same time, some are considering it a threat to data security. Especially when sensitive information like your WhatsApp chats is reaching AI. Google may claim that this data is temporarily stored, but even 72 hours time can make many people uncomfortable.

If you want to limit this access to Gemini, you can take some easy steps. Open the Gemini app in your Android phone and tap on the profile icon. Here turn off ‘Gemini App Activity’. Apart from this, go to ‘Apps’ section and cancel the permission of apps like WhatsApp, phone, and messages.

But keep in mind, even after closing the app activity, your chats can stay on Google’s server for 72 hours. Therefore, it is necessary to manage the app Permissons to stay completely safe.