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Nickolas Diaz

DARK SECRETS: Google maps is giving you more control over your location data | Vintage Vibes

Google Maps navigation.

What you need to know

  • Google details "Timeline" and a few new features to give users control over their location data in Maps.
  • Timeline will collect information on where a user has been, routes taken, and places visited, which will be saved directly their device.
  • Maps will let users see and delete place-specific data alongside changes to "auto-delete" and more glanceable information when tapping your blue placement dot.
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