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Google Auto-Delete Feature for Location History, Activity Data Arrives Today

Kellen June 26, 2019

After announcing in May that you would soon be able to set your location history and activity data to auto-delete, Google is now rolling the options out. Through a Tweet, Google says to expect auto-delete controls on Android and iOS as early as today. Not...

Google Search on Mobile Gets Sneakier Ads, Website Branding

Kellen May 22, 2019

Google says that it created a new look for Google Search on mobile that will begin rolling out over the next few days. The changes are subtle to a couple of areas that you may not notice at first glance.Can you see them in the image above? The old Google...

Incognito Mode Coming Soon for Google Maps

Tim May 8, 2019

Google announced this week during IO that an Incognito Mode will soon be coming to Google Maps. Incognito Mode has been one of the Chrome browser's greatest features, allowing folks to browse the web without any of their movements being stored in search...

Google Brings AR to Search, New Features for Lens

Tim May 7, 2019

Google introduced a few changes for Google Search on mobile devices today at IO 2019, as well as new features for Google Lens. For Search, it is bringing AR to supported mobile devices, like great white sharks and animated models from Visible Body. With new AR...

Google Bringing Fresh Flowers to the Pixel Launcher Today

Kellen March 20, 2019

You weren't seeing things - the Google Search bar on your Pixel phone did indeed perform a little flowery animation for you. To celebrate Spring Equinox, Google added a cute little animation to the bottom Google bar on Pixel phones, like the Pixel, Pixel 2,...

Google Search Gets Activity Cards to Pick Up Where You Left Off

Tim January 9, 2019

Beginning today, Google Search users will see activity cards at the top of certain search results, allowing you to dive directly back into previous search categories. For example, let's say you search for "healthy eating" to kick off 2019 the right way. You...

Google Makes It Easier to Review and Delete Your Search Data

Kellen October 24, 2018

Starting today, when you open up a Google Search page on your phone or desktop, you'll be able to easily get into your search history, to see the links you've interacted with, the terms you searched for, etc. Google is adding a "Your data in Search" option...

Better Discover Events Near You Thanks to Google Search Update

Tim July 26, 2018

While nothing will ever replace Groupon and its amazing assortment of discounted family activities and discontinued adult toys, an update to Google Search is making it easier to discover events taking place near you. Not only is finding events easier, but...