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You're not alone: This email from Google's Gemini team is concerning (www.androidauthority.com)
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Google’s Gemini team is apparently sending out emails about an upcoming change to how Gemini interacts with apps on Android devices. The email informs users that, come July 7, 2025, Gemini will be able to “help you use Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, and Utilities on your phone, whether your Gemini Apps Activity is on or off.” Naturally, this has raised some privacy concerns among those who’ve received the email and those using the AI assistant on their Android devices.

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[–] Krudler@lemmy.world 29 points 20 hours ago (3 children)

Remember when Google+ was the future?

[–] bitwolf@sh.itjust.works 14 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

I wish it had been. Circles were so much better than FB groups etc

[–] commander@lemmy.world 2 points 10 hours ago

Ya it was pretty good. It was also pretty great for all the niche community groups. It had great photography, music, open source software, I remember Bernie Sanders was big early on on Google+ well before he ran for president. Google+ was the shit compared to Facebook/Instagram/Twitter. Google just fumbled by giving up on it too soon and not recognizing how good they had it with the photography and hobby interests groups. Their best shot at competing with Instagram and Twitter

[–] pinball_wizard@lemmy.zip 9 points 16 hours ago

I remember. But don't quote me on that. Actually, I guess no one can quote me on it, it was in a discussion on Google Wave, anyway.

[–] nutsack@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

no

[–] Krudler@lemmy.world 1 points 15 hours ago

Come on people don't spoil sport this, it was funny!