The Google I / O 2019 has started, with news in the main applications of the great G. One of the company's most popular applications today is Google Maps, which also receives a number of important developments. Although possibly it is the introduction of incognito mode the most striking novelty in the navigation app.
The incognito mode is one of the star features in Google Chrome, which allows browsing on the Internet without these pages being stored in the history. This same principle is now moved to Google Maps with this new feature. Officially announced by the company.
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Incognito mode in Google Maps
In this Google I / O 2019 the arrival of this function has been announced to the application. The idea of using incognito mode in the application is that navigation information is not associated with your Google account. In the same way as when we navigate in Chrome, such data is not stored or associated with the account. It will be allowed to navigate in a private way in the application in this way.
Google Maps can be used normally in this incognito mode. Therefore, users will be able to search for addresses or places in the app. It will also be able to be used while navigating, driving from one point to another. Normal use of the application, but without such information being associated with the account.
Coming soon to @googlemaps, when you turn on Incognito mode in Maps, your activity — like the places you search or get directions to — won’t be saved to your Google Account. Just tap from your profile picture to easily turn it on or off. # io19 pic.twitter.com/z7GRkkmDbn
– Google (@Google) May 7, 2019
It will be easy to know if the incognito mode has been activated in Google Maps. The classic blue dot, which marks the current location, changes color when this mode is used in the application, becoming now a dark gray color. So it is visually simple to check. But it is not the only way. Since the activation and deactivation of it is very simple. You have to click on the profile picture and this option is already available in the app. In two simple steps it is possible to do it.
Incognito mode will soon reach Google Maps. Google has not given a specific date, but it will surely be in the coming weeks. A function that promises to enjoy great popularity in the navigation application.