Google update: Recently a big warning has been issued regarding Chrome and Gemini Integration. According to the report, Google’s browser is now collecting sensitive data from the smartphone. This includes your name, location, device ID, browsing and search history, product interaction and records of purchasing.

The biggest upgrade ever

Google has announced that Gemini is being added to Chrome from now on, which the company has described as the biggest upgrade ever. But according to Surfshak’s report, this update is the most dangerous for the privacy of users. According to research, Chrome and Gemini together collect 24 types of data directly that is more than any other AI browser.

Comparison with other browsers

While Microsoft Edge and Copilot together track only half the data, browser like Perplexity, Opera and Brave gather very few information. Surfshak has warned that users should understand how much information their information is not safe after adding Gemini to Chrome.

Extension and third-party threat

Browsers like Edge and Firefox are also facilitated AI extensions (eg chatgpt), not only Chrome. But by installing these tools, your personal information can reach third-party companies. Many times the extension downloaded from the official store has also been caught in data theft.

How much truth in Google’s claim

Google says that “Gemini in Chrome is only active when you use it yourself.” But the reality is that as soon as you use it, your information reaches the company. Reports have also revealed that Google can bring its popular image editing tool Nano Banana to Google photos. Cyber ​​security experts say that every uploaded photo contains very sensitive information like biometric information, GPS location, device details and social network patterns.

Apple took steps

On the other hand, Apple has implemented anti-fingerprinting technology by default on Safari browser in iOS 26. But if you use Chrome on the iPhone, then no such security will be available. For this reason, Apple has advised users to avoid Chrome and choose Safari.

Ways to avoid data collection

If you are using Gemini in Chrome, then you can get partly control by changing some settings.

• Go to Settings> AI Innovations> Gemini in Chrome and check its activity.
• Do not let the data saving be more than 72 hours by going to “Gemini Apps Activity”.
• Manually control the permission like location and camera in the setting of the phone.

What is your privacy left

Cyber ​​experts say that “free tools” like Gemini and Nano Banana are not actually free. Their business model is that your information becomes the real product. That is, the more you use these tools, the more your data will go to the company and other platforms.

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If your Android phone remained like a lock for 3 days without using it, then it will now be restarted automatically. These changes have been added by Google to the new version 25.14 of Play Services. The purpose of this feature is to improve security, so that if your phone is lost or stolen, no one should get saved data in it. This new update is quietly rolling out and currently appearing on select devices.

The name of this automatic restart system is associated with ‘Before First Unlock’ mode. Google’s UnderIf a phone is not unlocked for three consecutive days, it will automatically be rebooted and then the mode will be active in which the device is completely encrypted. Neither a biometric login will work in this state nor will you get any app access, until the user unlock the phone by adding passcode themselves.

Google has activated this feature for Android smartphones and tablets. However Android TV, Wear OS or Android Auto devices will not be included in this rule. This simply means that if you have not touched your phone for three days and it is associated with Wi-Fi or charging, then this feature of Google Play Services will reboot the device itself.

The thing to note is that this is not a factory reset, that is, your phone’s data will not be erased. But yes, you have to manually enter passcode or PIN after the reboot, whether you have set a fingerprint or face unlock.

This feature is special for those who do not use the phone sometimes for a long time or who are worried about the security of their device. It is not clear yet which device brands and Android versions this update has reached, but it has been enabled in Play Services version 25.14 and subsequent builds.