Google Gemini updated the Gemini Apps Privacy Notice to replace "Utilities" with "Device assistance" in the list of Connected Apps available on Android mobile devices. The change clarifies which apps are categorized as Connected Apps that function regardless of Keep Activity status. This is a terminology update with no change to the underlying functionality or data practices.
The updated privacy notice replaces the term "Utilities" with "Device assistance" when describing Connected Apps available on Android devices. This is a terminology clarification only; the underlying data practices and availability of these apps remain unchanged. No action is required on your part.
Terminology clarified: 'Utilities' replaced with 'Device assistance' in the enumerated list of Connected Apps available on Android devices.
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This is a minor terminology clarification in Google Gemini's privacy notice. The change renames one Connected Apps category from 'Utilities' to 'Device assistance' with no modification to data collection practices, retention, or sharing. No new …
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