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Google can now read your WhatsApp messages

Google has released a feature that allows Gemini to access third-party apps, such as WhatsApp, even if you've turned off Gemini Apps Activity. Here's how to prevent that from happening.

Here's the thing: Google promises that under normal circumstances, Gemini cannot read or summarize your WhatsApp messages. with the "help" of the Google Assistant or the Utilities app, it may view your messages (including images), read and respond to your WhatsApp notifications, and more. But it's not easy and requires a laptop and a handy tool called ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

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