According to Google Gemini (@GeminiApp), the new AI-powered Gemini app integration feature allows users to connect third-party apps to Gemini with full control. By default, app connections are off; users can selectively enable connections to specific apps and disable them at any time for enhanced privacy and data security (source: @GeminiApp, Jan 14, 2026). This approach addresses growing concerns over data privacy in AI applications, offering businesses and individual users greater transparency and control. The feature is expected to pave the way for secure enterprise AI integrations and broader adoption of Gemini in business workflows.