How to turn off your Google location history
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Google Maps' Timeline feature is great for looking back at your past travels, but it's also discomforting to see all that history in one place.
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Caption: And now you can turn off your own Google Maps' Timeline. Maybe not recommended for everyone, but it’s like turning off the lights in your bedroom.
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Based on the original story on engadget.com.
Editor's note
This feature in Google Maps' Timeline can be both a handy tool for remembering past trips and an unsettling reminder of your every move. Turning it off is a smart move for those who prefer a bit more privacy and peace of mind.
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Panel 1
Alex: 🤹♀️ Hey Sam, did you see that new Google Maps update? It shows all my locations for the last month!
Sam: 🙀 Not exactly thrilling, Alex. What if someone finds it?
Alex: 😅 Oh come on, Sam! It’s like a history book of where I’ve been. I mean, it’s just a map, right?
Panel 2
Robin: 🔑 I heard about a cool app that turns off your Google location history. It’s like a secret code, but for location data.
Sam: 🙄 That’s the secret I’ve been looking for. Let’s get it.
Panel 3
Alex: 🚀 Okay, let’s do this. I’m the inventor of the future!
Sam: 🤓 And I’ll be your tech dummy. You’re the one with the ideas, Alex.
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