since yesterday.. oop: https://mathstodon.xyz/@johncarlosbaez/114816283089805862

article: https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/07/unless-users-take-action-android-will-let-gemini-access-third-party-apps/

haven't found a public google announcement, the screenshot seems to be from emails

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[–] 0 points 1 year ago* (9 children)

Nope. It's a user space app not tied to services. You just uninstall the app.

It's only an issue if it comes pre installed via retailer or manufacter. This includes pixels.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago* (5 children)

    I assume it will be force fed to users on all commercial Android 16 phones soon.

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  • [+] -7 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    Whatever you need to tell yourself for creating fake news 🤷‍♂️.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

    Edit:

    Fuck, I'm wrong, you’re right. I must have spot checked the Gemini fan club or something out of my end users. Still don't know how all our luddite inter-office mail couriers got it.

    Looks like Google has added a Gemini options page to Android settings regardless of the app install, which is where my confusion on my own device came from.

    Old postSo... it's only an issue for any phone still pulling normal updates through Google Play.

    That would still be the majority buddy.

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