The Gemini AI app can access users’ third-party app data on Android phones. Know how users can disable the feature and restrict Gemini access.

Google is making a push to ensure its AI, Gemini, is tightly integrated with Android systems by granting it access to core apps like WhatsApp, Messages, and Phone.

If you’ve used Gemini as your AI chatbot on your Android phone, you probably didn’t realize that you’ve been handing Google a copy of just about every word you’ve typed or spoken to it.

Android 16 is a solid update by default, but changing one setting makes it even better. Here's where to find it.