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Published 17:43 IST, September 20th 2019

Custom Incognito Mode to Google Maps reportedly under test

Is Google Maps getting the new Incognito Mode? USP of the Incognito Mode is the fact that your search details are not stored by Google, as part of your account.

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Is Google Maps getting the new Incognito Mode? This question has again come to fore because multiple reports have been claiming that the search engine giant has rolled-out the functionality for testing. In this regard, you could check out if you have been invited for this custom test. USP of the Incognito Mode is the fact that your search details are not stored by Google, as part of your Google account. 

New Incognito Mode under test?

Now, according to a Droid-Life report, the Incognito Mode could be in seeding currently to select users having registered as part of Google Preview Community. Droid-Life has also put up a Gif image of how the feature looks. Gauging this, it is evident that there would be a manual option to switch on the Incognito Mode. Also, as per Android Police, test users updating to the Maps bearing version number 10.26 could also access the Incognito Mode. Hence, this test rollout – beta could potentially expand in the near future. Once publicly available, this Incognito Mode could be a hit like the various other Google privacy-focused features. Keep your fingers crossed for the Incognito Mode to Maps, soon.  

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Google Jobs Spot

In related Google news, the company has forayed, into India’s jobs domain, with the Jobs Spot that lets users apply to entry-level jobs in the country. The Jobs Spot is a part of Google Pay. Sectors such as Hospitality, retail, and on-demand businesses are covered. This was announced at the Google For India 2019 event in New Delhi. Apart from this, Google announced a toll-free number for its Assistant, more languages incorporated to its Google Lens, enhanced language support to its Discover, as well as a new partnership with state-run telco for offering high-speed Wi-Fi across remote areas in Indian states such as Bihar, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. 

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