true_INFP - 10:54 am on Apr 22, 2011 (gmt 0)

So how do I turn this feature off on my Android phone?

A short-term fix, but does it really matter long-term? There may be dozens of other such hidden "features" either now or in future. Google is no longer trustworthy in this respect. Hence, IMHO, the only reliable solution is to stop using any of their products that can negatively affect your privacy.