Here's how to navigate secretly using Google Maps Incognito Mode

You must have heard about incognito mode inside Google Chrome browser, right? It's same feature that allows you to surf web secretly, rar privately without leaving any traces of your activities in browser's history. t just Chrome but all major web browsers out re has a private browsing mode. While what y all decide to call it ir core functionalities remain pretty much same. But did you hear same incognito mode has w me its way into Google Maps? Well, if you haven't, we have you covered. We'll tell you what  incognito mode in Google Maps is all about and how to navigate privately using same.

Google Maps Incognito Mode: What is it?

incognito mode in Google Maps is yet ar step in ensuring your privacy while navigating from one place to ar. re may be instances when you don't want Google to track some of your activities like what places you search for or navigate to. Once you enable incognito mode, ne of your Google Maps related activities will be saved to your Google account.

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Google Maps Incognito Mode: How does it work?

After you've enabled incognito mode inside Google Maps, your device will neir save your browsing or search history in your Google account r send tifications whatsoever. Your device will also cease to update your location history or shared location. Your search and location activity will longer be used to personalise your Google Maps experience.

How to access Google Maps Incognito Mode?

-- Make sure you have up-to-date version of Google Maps installed on your phone.

-- Open Google Maps on your Android phone.

-- Tap your profile picture at upper right corner.

-- Tap 'Turn on incognito mode'.

Similarly, if you want to turn off Incognito mode, simply go to Google Maps > Tap your profile picture at top right corner > Tap 'Turn off incognito mode.' While incognito mode is on, Google Assistant microphone will t be available for navigation. But Google Assistant outside of Maps will continue to function as usual. Currently, Google Maps Incognito Mode is t available for iOS.

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