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Google Gemini is about to control your messages and calls, even if you say no
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this post was submitted on 01 Jul 2025
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You do have the option to use non-Google messaging and dialer/phone apps that are not controlled by or otherwise interact with Gemini.
Kinda ridiculous that you need them, but the option is still there.
That's what you think.
I mean, Google has been sued and lost for antitrust violations over far less egregious behavior than blocking third-party apps in favor of their own.