Google Maps is introducing privacy-focused updates, allowing users to delete activity related to specific places and access location controls via the blue dot.
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Location activity
Users can view and delete recent activity associated with locations, such as searches, directions, visits, and shares.
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Controls
Tapping the blue dot lets users check Location History, Timeline settings, and if they have granted Maps access to their device's location.
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Auto-delete
The default auto-delete timeline for location history is now three months instead of 18 months.
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Features
The app now shows improved transit directions and supports collaborative lists.
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Personalization
Google Maps also allows users to save their favorite locations with emojis. Previously, all saved locations on Maps shared the same icon.