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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Google Gemini is rolling out ChatGPT-like memory feature that remembers past conversations
On Wednesday, Google announced new personalisation features for the Gemini app, bringing ChatGPT-like memory features and Temporary Chat that does not appear in history. These new additions will make the Gemini app more personalised and secure for users who want to maintain their privacy. The Gemini app will now remember key details from past conversations to provide a more natural experience.(Google) Gemini's memory feature is being called 'personal context', where the AI chatbot will remember key details and preferences from past conversations, allowing users to have more relevant conversations with Gemini. In addition, the feature also gives users the ability to manage and delete their conversations. On the other hand, Gemini's Temporary Chat feature will allow users to have a quick conversation, but it will not appear in their recent chats or Gemini Apps Activity. This feature is quite similar to ChatGPT's Temporary Chat feature, where certain conversations do not appear in the chat history. Gemini app personal context Google is rolling out a new setting for the Gemini app where it will learn about the user, their interest, preferences, and others from past conversations. By learning these key details and conversations, it will allow the AI chatbot to provide a more personalised or natural response with context from previous conversations. As mentioned above, this feature is similar to ChatGPT's memory feature, which also remembers key details for a personalised response. The personal context feature on the Gemini app is rolling out to 2.5 Pro model users in selected countries. The feature will be enabled by default, although users can control or simply turn off the feature as per their preferences. Google also assured Gemini users that bring this feature to 2.5 Flash model users and more countries in the coming months. Gemini Temporary Chat Want to ask a private question, or do you want to keep your queries hidden? Then, Google is rolling out Temporary Chat to Gemini, where users can ask embarrassing or private questions without worrying about the conversations appearing on recent chats or Gemini Apps Activity. This is a similar feature to Google Search's Incognito mode, where the search history is not saved to maintain user privacy. Google also assured that these temporary chats will not be ' used to personalise your Gemini experience or train Google's AI models.' However, these chats will be saved for up to 72 hours for responses and optional feedback. Other key updates on the Gemini app will include the renaming of "Gemini Apps Activity" to 'Keep Activity.' Conversations saved in this tab will be used for improving Google services. However, users can turn this setting off, or Google recommend using the new Temporary Chat feature. Mobile Finder: Google Pixel 10 Pro LATEST specs, features, and price
Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Google Gemini just closed the gap by adding 'ChatGPT' features — here's how they work
Google is rolling out a set of updates to Gemini aimed at making the AI assistant feel more personalized while putting stronger privacy controls in users' hands. The new features include chat personalization that allows Gemini to remember details from your past conversations (similar to ChatGPT's memory feature) and tailor its responses accordingly, a Temporary Chat mode for one-off interactions that won't affect future recommendations (also similar to ChatGPT) and updated data settings that make it easier to manage what information is stored and how it's used. Together, these changes are designed to create a more relevant, proactive experience without sacrificing user choice over data and privacy. A new Personal context setting allows Gemini to learn from your previous conversations to deliver more relevant and natural responses. With this feature enabled, the AI can use details from earlier chats, such as your hobbies, past projects, or favorite topics, to shape future suggestions without requiring you to restate them. This personalization is turned on by default and is rolling out first to the 2.5 Pro model for consumer accounts in select countries, with expansion to the 2.5 Flash model and additional regions in the coming weeks. Users can disable it at any time in the app's settings. For those who want to interact with Gemini without affecting future recommendations, Temporary Chat offers a way to start single-use conversations. These chats won't appear in recent history or Gemini Apps Activity, and won't be used to personalize the experience or train Google's AI models. They're stored for up to 72 hours to allow for responses and optional feedback. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The feature starts rolling out today and will reach all users in the coming weeks. Google is also renaming its 'Gemini Apps Activity' setting to Keep Activity. When enabled, a sample of future uploads, such as files or photos, can be used to improve Google services and train AI models. Users who prefer not to participate can turn the setting off or use Temporary Chats. Additionally, a new control introduced earlier this month lets people decide whether audio, video, and screen shares from the mic button or Gemini Live can be used to improve Google services. This is off by default but can be switched on at any time. These updates bring Gemini closer to Google's goal of making it a more personal, proactive and powerful assistant by allowing the AI to adapt more naturally to each user's preferences and communication style. At the same time, the introduction of Temporary Chat and the revamped data settings give users greater transparency and control over what information is stored and how it's used. The new tools are designed to support both approaches, striking a balance between personalization and user choice. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button.
Mint
13-07-2025
- Mint
Gemini AI app now gets access to third-party app data on Android- How to disable?
Google has reportedly rolled out a new update that lets the Gemini AI app on Android devices access data from third-party apps installed on the phone. This may come as a major privacy concern to Android users. However, users can disable the Gemini AI activity from accessing data from other apps on the devices. This update has been rolled out from July 7 as per the ZDNET report, and many users may also have received an email regarding the major change. Therefore, if you want to maintain privacy, here's how you can disable Gemini AI from accessing data from other apps on Android phones. Android users can easily disable Gemini Apps Activity and the app's Gemini extension; however, it should be noted that the app will store activity for 72 hours. However, if the activity is not disabled, the app will store the activity for about 18 months. Follow the steps below to disable Gemini Apps Activity: Step 1: Go to the Gemini app on your Android phone. Step 2: Now, click on your profile icon in the top-right corner, and select Gemini Apps Activity from the drop-down menu. Step 3: Just alongside Gemini Apps Activity, you'll find a drop-down menu from which you can turn off the feature. Step 4: Now, head back to the profile's menu and click on 'Apps'. Step 5: Within the Apps tab, you'll see several third-party apps and a toggle switch. Make sure the toggle is disabled to make sure Gemini do not access data from the listed apps. Doing so will enable users to maintain privacy, and an AI tool to access personal data from other apps installed on their Android device. As far as iOS users are concerned, we checked the Gemini app, and users can follow similar steps to disable the Gemini App's Activity. However, for third-party app support, we did not find any third-party app list on the 'Apps' tab of the Gemini AI app. Additionally, users also have options to disable Gemini and switch to using Google Assistant on Android.
Metro
09-07-2025
- Metro
Google is reading your WhatsApp messages by default - here's how to stop it
Google can now read your WhatsApp messages by default, a move experts told Metro raises 'concerns about user consent'. Android phone users received an email last week from the tech giant saying that, as of yesterday, Gemini AI, can access third-party apps. This means that people can pick up their phones and say, 'send a WhatsApp to [contact],' and the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot will do just that. While Gemini has long had this power, the change means the bot will have access even if you previously turned tracking for Gemini Apps Activity off. The email said: 'We've made it easier for Gemini to interact with your device. We're updating how Gemini interacts with some of the apps on your Android device. 'Gemini will soon be able to help you use your Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, and utilities on your phone, whether your Gemini Apps Activity is on or off.' Gemini does not run locally, so all communications it can access are sent to Google, according to tech platform Tuta. Google stresses that Gemini can't read your WhatsApp messages or see the images you send. The app 'may support some of these actions with help from Google Assistant or the Utilities app, even with WhatsApp disabled in Gemini', according to a Google support webpage. The page adds that to help improve the 'quality' of Gemini, 'human reviewers (including service providers) read, annotate, and process your Gemini Apps conversations'. Google says: 'Please don't enter confidential information in your conversations or any data you wouldn't want a reviewer to see or Google to use to improve our products, services, and machine-learning technologies.' If Gemini has been deleted from your phone and is not integrated into your Android system, it will not be automatically installed after July 7. Tech experts told Metro that allowing Gemini to access third-party apps by default 'raises serious concerns about user consent, data boundaries, and AI overreach'. Daniel Frech, a business advisor at Businessmagnet, said: 'The issue isn't just whether Gemini can read your messages, it's that it could, unless users proactively opt out. 'That flips the principle of informed consent on its head.' Andy Callaghan, the founder of the booking system Jammed, said that disabling Gemini's access isn't 'straightforward or easy to find'. He added: 'Anyone using Gemini or similar AI assistants should check their settings carefully. Make sure you understand what permissions you've granted and revoke any that feel intrusive.' Disable the Gemini app: Go to Settings Apps Disable Gemini app To disable Gemini app access: Go to the Gemini mobile app Profile Apps and turning off each app extension. To turn off all Gemini App Activity: Open Gemini Aoo Profile Gemini Apps Activity Scroll to turn the activity off Google stroes your prompts in My Activity to 'provide, improve, develop, and personalise' Google products. If you manually switch this function off, the data will be stored for up to 72 hours for saferty and user feedback reasons, Google says. Gemini is a type of AI called a large language model, an algorithm that trains itself by gobbling up data so it can mimic human speech. This data can include information from a phone user's personal log, which Gemini has had access to through downloadable extensions. More Trending Google told Ars Technica that the update is 'good for users'. The company added: 'They can now use Gemini to complete daily tasks on their mobile devices like send messages, initiate phone calls, and set timers while Gemini Apps Activity is turned off. 'With Gemini Apps Activity turned off, their Gemini chats are not being reviewed or used to improve our AI models.' Google has been approached for comment. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Elon Musk's Grok went rogue and started saying how much it loved Hitler MORE: Coronation Street star in tears of laughter as she calls out fake news story MORE: Using AI to help plan your finances? Here's what ChatGPT gets wrong
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Business Standard
27-06-2025
- Business Standard
Google Gemini to run in-app tasks even with App Activity off: What it means
In a move that could ease privacy concerns while enhancing usability, Google will soon allow its Gemini AI assistant to work with key system apps on Android — even if users have Gemini Apps Activity turned off. This change rolls out starting July 7, 2025, according to an email shared with users and reported by Android Police. What's changing and why does it matter? Until now, using Gemini to send messages, control calls, or manage device settings required keeping the Gemini Apps Activity setting enabled — which meant Google could store and analyse your chat history to improve its AI. With this update, users will be able to access Gemini's integrations with apps like Phone, Messages, WhatsApp, and system Utilities without opting into long-term activity tracking. So if you have disabled Gemini Apps Activity to avoid saving your chat history to your Google account, you will still be able to send a WhatsApp message, call a contact, or set a timer using Gemini — something that was not possible before. Android Police reports that the change allows Gemini to interact with these system features 'whether your Gemini Apps Activity is on or off.' While the setting used to be a gatekeeper for these app-based actions, Google is now decoupling basic app access from full AI data collection. What about privacy? As per the report, even with this improvement, Google notes that Gemini interactions will still be temporarily stored for up to 72 hours — regardless of your activity setting — for 'security, safety, and feedback' purposes. The Gemini Apps Activity toggle primarily affects whether conversations are saved to your Google account and used to personalize and train AI models. Disabling it means your chats will not show up in your activity history and will not be used to improve Gemini — but they may still be briefly stored for backend processing. According to a statement Google gave to Android Authority, users will be able to disable these app connections entirely if they prefer. The company emphasized this is a 'good' move for users, enabling more device control without forcing them to contribute data to AI training. This update also arrives as Gemini is set to replace Google Assistant on Android phones later this year. With that shift, enabling Gemini to handle core assistant tasks — even when tracking is off — makes it better aligned with what users expect from a virtual assistant.
