Hello followers! Today, let’s dive into some exciting and somewhat confusing updates about Android devices and Google’s Gemini AI engine. Buckle up and enjoy the tech ride!

Google has announced a big change that allows its Gemini AI to access third-party apps on Android, like WhatsApp, even if users previously blocked such interactions. If you want to keep your settings intact, you might need to take some specific actions.

Recently, Google sent out an email warning users about these updates, mentioning that human reviewers could read and process the data Gemini collects. Sadly, the email didn’t give clear instructions on how to prevent Gemini from accessing your apps or fully disable its integration.

The email states the changes would roll out automatically and that Gemini would get access to apps regardless of your previous preferences. Interestingly, it also says that if you already turned off certain features, they will remain off. But it leaves users in the dark about how to actually remove Gemini completely from their devices.

Trying to follow Google’s support pages, some users find the directions confusing or incomplete. For example, accessing Gemini’s settings via the web shows no activity stored if you’ve disabled it, but the app can still be active or uninstalled with some effort. Unfortunately, Google doesn’t make uninstalling or fully disabling Gemini straightforward, especially for non-technical users, which raises questions about privacy and control.

Some experts compare this situation to Microsoft’s past bundling of Internet Explorer into Windows, which led to legal challenges. Disabling Gemini might limit data collection to a short 72-hour window, but completely removing it or stopping its access remains tricky for most users.

So, while Google claims Gemini can be useful for many, a good number of users prefer to keep AI engines off their devices altogether. For now, clear guidance on how to do this is lacking, leaving many in the dark about the true extent of Gemini’s presence on their phones.

That’s all for today’s tech update—stay curious and cautious with your devices, folks!