The announced date is the July 7but you can probably already find them activated on your mobile. Google has added 3 new applications to Gemini. That is, he has connected them, thus expanding the possibilities of what you can do with his AI. These are the apps Phone, WhatsApp and Messages. In this way, you can make calls with the first two and send messages with the last two Without leaving Gemini’s app When you use it on an Android mobile. This last qualification is important, since this integration is not available through the Chatbot web version or in the iOS app.
Integration is limited. Gemini does not access the messages you receive on WhatsApp nor can you see videos or images within the application of Goal. You can order Gemini that Call a WhatsApp contact through the finishing app or send a certain message to someone, but nothing else. At least, for the moment.
Probably the most interesting aspect of doing so through Gemini And not directly from the application, you can Ask Google to help you make the message. It also facilitates using whatsapp as notes sending messages to your own phone number.
In the case of Messages and Phoneyou can send SMS and call an agenda contact, but Do not receive messages or calls.
How to use WhatsApp from Gemini
On your support page, Google indicates some PROMPTS that can be used to take advantage of the integration of Gemini with WhatsApp:
- Help me write a congratulation message to (contact name) for your 25th anniversary.
- I need to talk to (contact name). Can you call it by WhatsApp?
- Send a text message to (contact name) (message) on WhatsApp.
Google He needs that you don’t always have to include the word WhatsApp In the prompt. By default, the mobile application Gemini uses the last application used to call or send a message to the same contact.
To use this integration, you don’t have to do anything in particular since Gemini active by default. Yes indicates the company that you must have enabled in the configuration of the APP the adjustment Activity in applications. Keep in mind that, in this way, Google will keep your activity and use it to improve AI, in addition to being reviewed by employees of Google. If you have it disabled, Google will not use it, but still keep the chats for 72 hours.
How to unlink WhatsApp from Google AI
If you want to keep Gemini away from you WhatsAppyou can deactivate integration from app settings Gemini. Follow these steps:
- Open Gemini and touch in your profile image.
- In the drop -down menu, select Applications.
- Shift to the section Communication and deactivate the slider corresponding to WhatsApp.