India, June 26 -- You're not alone if Google's latest email about Gemini left you with more questions than answers. The message, which arrived in inboxes this week, announced that from July 7, 2025, Gemini will be able to help with apps like Phone, Messages, and WhatsApp, even if you've switched off Gemini Apps Activity. For many, the wording was vague and a little unsettling. What does it really mean for your privacy? Can Gemini still access your messages and calls after you've opted out? The lack of clear instructions only added to the confusion.

The email said users could turn off these new features in the app settings, but didn't give any step-by-step guidance. That left people wondering if their chats or app data might still be acce...