Google simplifies privacy, security for users

5 years, 6 months ago

Google simplifies privacy, security for users

Technology giant Google on Thursday announced new updates across its products, including Maps, YouTube and the Google Assistant. The latest updates enables users to more easily access privacy controls; it introduces using Google apps in incognito mode; and provides options to automatically delete Location History, searches, and voice recordings. Control your privacy with your voice in the Assistant Google has added new ways for users to understand and manage their data in the Assistant, quickly. Strengthening the Password Manage The Google password manager helps users save passwords across different accounts.

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The Incognito Mode Myth Has Fully Unraveled

55 years, 3 months ago

The Incognito Mode Myth Has Fully Unraveled

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Google to delete search data of millions who used 'incognito' mode

1 year ago

Google to delete search data of millions who used 'incognito' mode

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Google Maps Has A Private Mode For Users: All You Need To Know

1 year, 2 months ago

Google Maps Has A Private Mode For Users: All You Need To Know

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Google Chrome's Incognito Mode: 5 essential things to know

1 year, 3 months ago

Google Chrome's Incognito Mode: 5 essential things to know

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Google settles $5 billion privacy lawsuit over tracking people using ‘incognito mode’

1 year, 3 months ago

Google settles $5 billion privacy lawsuit over tracking people using ‘incognito mode’

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Google settles $5 billion privacy lawsuit over tracking people using 'incognito mode'

1 year, 3 months ago

Google settles $5 billion privacy lawsuit over tracking people using 'incognito mode'

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Google settles $5 billion privacy lawsuit over tracking people using 'incognito mode'

1 year, 3 months ago

Google settles $5 billion privacy lawsuit over tracking people using 'incognito mode'

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Google Just Denied Cops a Key Surveillance Tool

1 year, 3 months ago

Google Just Denied Cops a Key Surveillance Tool

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These 3 new features on Google Maps will change your navigation experience | Deets inside

1 year, 4 months ago

These 3 new features on Google Maps will change your navigation experience | Deets inside

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Google to erase more location info as abortion bans expand

2 years, 9 months ago

Google to erase more location info as abortion bans expand

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Google’s ‘constant surveillance’ of users makes it ‘nearly impossible for users to stop’, lawsuit alleges

3 years, 2 months ago

Google’s ‘constant surveillance’ of users makes it ‘nearly impossible for users to stop’, lawsuit alleges

The Independent

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Google purposely made it harder for smartphone users to keep their location private, new documents allege

3 years, 10 months ago

Google purposely made it harder for smartphone users to keep their location private, new documents allege

The Independent

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Google I/O 2021: All Privacy, Security Features Coming to Android, Search and More

3 years, 10 months ago

Google I/O 2021: All Privacy, Security Features Coming to Android, Search and More

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Google faces lawsuit in the USA for tracking user data even in incognito mode

4 years ago

Google faces lawsuit in the USA for tracking user data even in incognito mode

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Guess Who Is Also Confused By The Google Privacy Settings You And I Have To Deal With?

4 years, 7 months ago

Guess Who Is Also Confused By The Google Privacy Settings You And I Have To Deal With?

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Google is sending out a privacy mail to its users: Here's what it means

4 years, 8 months ago

Google is sending out a privacy mail to its users: Here's what it means

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Google will now delete user data on the web and it appears like a relief

4 years, 9 months ago

Google will now delete user data on the web and it appears like a relief

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Google will automatically delete location history, web and app activity for new users, check out other updates

4 years, 9 months ago

Google will automatically delete location history, web and app activity for new users, check out other updates

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Google Maps' new Incognito mode comes to iOS

5 years, 4 months ago

Google Maps' new Incognito mode comes to iOS

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Google Maps gets incognito mode but it won't stop internet providers from tracking you

5 years, 5 months ago

Google Maps gets incognito mode but it won't stop internet providers from tracking you

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How Incognito Google Maps Protects You—and How It Doesn't

55 years, 3 months ago

How Incognito Google Maps Protects You—and How It Doesn't

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Google Maps has begun trials of incognito mode

5 years, 6 months ago

Google Maps has begun trials of incognito mode

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It’s Time to Switch to a Privacy Browser

5 years, 9 months ago

It’s Time to Switch to a Privacy Browser

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Google to curb third-party access

5 years, 10 months ago

Google to curb third-party access

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IO 2019: Google says privacy is for everyone, offers Incognito Mode for Maps, Search and YouTube

5 years, 11 months ago

IO 2019: Google says privacy is for everyone, offers Incognito Mode for Maps, Search and YouTube

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Google promises better privacy tools, smarter AI assistant

5 years, 11 months ago

Google promises better privacy tools, smarter AI assistant

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Google I/O 2019: Privacy controls for Maps, Search, Pixel phones announced

5 years, 11 months ago

Google I/O 2019: Privacy controls for Maps, Search, Pixel phones announced

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What changes on Google's new privacy policy? A quick guide

13 years, 1 month ago

What changes on Google's new privacy policy? A quick guide

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Alexa is getting an AI upgrade– it could be bad news for your privacy all the more

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Alexa is getting an AI upgrade– it could be bad news for your privacy all the more

Starting March 28, Amazon is removing the option to let users keep their voice commands from going to Amazon’s servers. The company says this change is necessary because the new …

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MapQuest Vows to Protect Privacy with its New Mapping App

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MapQuest Vows to Protect Privacy with its New Mapping App

Los Angeles-headquartered MapQuest has announced the release of Private Maps by MapQuest – the first app fromaleading mapping brand specifically designed to protect users’ privacy. Secure, straightforward and free from …

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Google introduces new feature, simplifies removal of personal details from internet

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Google introduces new feature, simplifies removal of personal details from internet

Google introduces new feature, simplifies removal of personal details from internet If you use Google, there’s some exciting news for you. Google has made millions of users happy by introducing …

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Google to be hit with EU charges of breaching Big Tech rules

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Google to be hit with EU charges of breaching Big Tech rules

Alphabet unit Google is set to be charged with breaching EU rules aimed at checking the power of Big Tech after proposed changes to its search results failed to address …

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Google is suddenly fine with using AI for weapons and surveillance

2 months, 1 week ago

Google is suddenly fine with using AI for weapons and surveillance

Google has suddenly revised its ethical guidelines for artificial intelligence, removing the explicit ban on using the technology for weapons and surveillance. The change in policy marks a critical shift …

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Google Maps errors leading to accidents, Indian alternative needed: Rajya Sabha MP

2 months, 1 week ago

Google Maps errors leading to accidents, Indian alternative needed: Rajya Sabha MP

The spate of increasing accidents due to incorrect navigation data from Google Maps necessitates Indian companies to come up with alternative solutions tailored for the country, BJP Rajya Sabha member …

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How Google protects you from dangerous apps: Top Play Protect features on Android

2 months, 1 week ago

How Google protects you from dangerous apps: Top Play Protect features on Android

Google Play is the go-to source for downloading apps on Android. This protection extends beyond apps downloaded from the Google Play Store and also covers apps installed from external sources, …

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Top 4 built-in Apple security tools to protect your iPhone data- Check the list

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Top 4 built-in Apple security tools to protect your iPhone data- Check the list

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Google may face lawsuit for collecting data from Android smartphones even after users denied consent

Trending 3 months ago

Google may face lawsuit for collecting data from Android smartphones even after users denied consent

Google failed to persuade a federal judge to dismiss a privacy class action claiming it collected personal data from people's cellphones after they switched off a button to stop the …

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How Google Maps is making it more difficult for Palestinian users to navigate the West Bank

3 months, 2 weeks ago

How Google Maps is making it more difficult for Palestinian users to navigate the West Bank

The start of the war in Gaza last October has only worsened the challenges for Palestinian drivers. Many now turn to social media and messaging apps to share real-time updates …

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UK regulator labels Google 'irresponsible' for letting advertisers track customers’ digital activity

3 months, 3 weeks ago

UK regulator labels Google 'irresponsible' for letting advertisers track customers’ digital activity

The data watchdog described Google’s move as “irresponsible,” raising concerns that even privacy-conscious users will struggle to avoid being monitored. Fingerprinting, unlike traditional cookies, collects a mix of signals from …

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OpenAI challenges Google: ChatGPT Search now free for all users

3 months, 3 weeks ago

OpenAI challenges Google: ChatGPT Search now free for all users

OpenAI, one of the most popular chatbot's founding companies has intensified competition with Google by making its ChatGPT Search feature free. ChatGPT Search goes Free Launched in November 2024, ChatGPT …

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Google forges ahead with its next generation of AI technology while fending off a breakup threat

4 months ago

Google forges ahead with its next generation of AI technology while fending off a breakup threat

SAN FRANCISCO — Google on Wednesday unleashed another wave of artificial intelligence designed to tackle more of the work and thinking done by humans as it tries to stay on …

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Google Maps offers free access for Indian developers to help build better solutions

4 months ago

Google Maps offers free access for Indian developers to help build better solutions

Google on Monday announced free access of Google Maps Platform from March 2025 to developers across the world and India. Tina Weyand, Senior Director of Product Management, Google Maps Platform, …

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Google releases new AI-powered features for all Android phones, here is full list

4 months, 1 week ago

Google releases new AI-powered features for all Android phones, here is full list

Google has recently launched a new set of AI-powered features for Android devices, running on Android 15. As we get to the details of every new feature, it is interesting …

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Google Maps to delete your location history soon: Know-why

4 months, 1 week ago

Google Maps to delete your location history soon: Know-why

Google has announced a significant change to its location history feature on Maps, which has been affecting millions of users. Since December 1, 2023, the tech giant has been deleting …

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Google proposes fresh tweaks to search results in Europe

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Google proposes fresh tweaks to search results in Europe

Google has proposed more changes to its search results in Europe after some smaller rivals complained about lower traffic to their sites resulting from previous tweaks by the Alphabet unit …

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WhatsApp, Gmail banned from use for transmission of official documents in J-K

4 months, 2 weeks ago

WhatsApp, Gmail banned from use for transmission of official documents in J-K

The Jammu and Kashmir government has banned the use of third-party tools like WhatsApp and Gmail for transmission of sensitive official documents, saying it can lead to data breaches and …

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U.S. govt calls for breakup of Google and Chrome

Trending 4 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. govt calls for breakup of Google and Chrome

The U.S. government late Wednesday asked a judge to order the dismantling of Google by selling its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant. …

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US govt calls for breakup of Google and Chrome

Trending 4 months, 3 weeks ago

US govt calls for breakup of Google and Chrome

Washington: The US government late Wednesday asked a judge to order the dismantling of Google by selling its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet …

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3 Mobile settings you should turn off IMMEDIATELY for more privacy

5 months, 1 week ago

3 Mobile settings you should turn off IMMEDIATELY for more privacy

3 Mobile settings you should turn off IMMEDIATELY for more privacy Do you know that your smartphone hears you or tracks you, and based on that, it gives you personalised …

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Google Maps Unveils Gemini-Powered Suggestions and Driving Tools

Trending 5 months, 1 week ago

Google Maps Unveils Gemini-Powered Suggestions and Driving Tools

Google Maps introduces new AI-powered features for a more intuitive and personalized navigation experience. These features include curated suggestions based on user preferences, enhanced driving tools for drivers, and an …

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Google Maps Embraces AI: A New Era of Navigation and Entertainment

5 months, 1 week ago

Google Maps Embraces AI: A New Era of Navigation and Entertainment

Google Maps is introducing AI features to its digital maps service, Gemini, which will allow users to explore and navigate the world around them in a more immersive way. The …

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Looking for new activities? Google wants you to turn to its navigation app

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Looking for new activities? Google wants you to turn to its navigation app

Search giant Google wants people to use its navigation app for more than just finding directions and avoiding traffic. With 2 billion people using Google Maps every month, the company …

LA Times

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Google tools to combat mobile phone theft start rolling out to users

5 months, 4 weeks ago

Google tools to combat mobile phone theft start rolling out to users

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Vulnerabilities in GPS smartphone technology could let hackers map home interiors

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Vulnerabilities in GPS smartphone technology could let hackers map home interiors

Vulnerabilities in modern smartphone technology could make it possible for criminal hackers to map the inside of your home using GPS data processed by AI algorithms. Research carried out by …

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Google announces 5 new features for Android users: Here's what you need to know and who will get them

7 months, 1 week ago

Google announces 5 new features for Android users: Here's what you need to know and who will get them

Google has recently introduced five exciting new features for Android users that promise to enhance the way you interact with your smartphones, tablets, and Wear OS-powered watches. Listen to web …

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Apple Maps for web in public beta introduced to challenge Google Maps

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple Maps for web in public beta introduced to challenge Google Maps

Taking on Google, Apple has announced to bring Maps on the web in public beta, which will enable users to access Maps directly from their browser, across the world. The …

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Apple takes a dig at Google Chrome with new privacy-focused ad campaign for Safari

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Apple takes a dig at Google Chrome with new privacy-focused ad campaign for Safari

Apple has launched an ad campaign warning users indirectly against using Google Chrome and promote its own Safari search app. Giant billboards for Safari taken out by the hardware giant …

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Google Chrome gets 5 new features to enhance search experience: All you need to know

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Google Chrome gets 5 new features to enhance search experience: All you need to know

Google Chrome gets 5 new features to enhance search experience: All you need to know Google has rolled out 5 new features for its Chrome browser. Google has introduced five …

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Apple leaps into AI with an array of upcoming iPhone features and a ChatGPT deal to smarten up

10 months ago

Apple leaps into AI with an array of upcoming iPhone features and a ChatGPT deal to smarten up

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple has jumped into the race to bring generative artificial intelligence to the masses, spotlighting a slew of features Monday designed to soup up the iPhone, iPad …

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New Google Maps feature to store location history on your device: Know-how

10 months, 1 week ago

New Google Maps feature to store location history on your device: Know-how

Google has significantly updated the Maps app’s privacy, focusing on how it handles users’ location data. It was earlier when Maps' location history was stored on Google’s servers, but this …

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Google’s Find My Device App May Get A Big Security Boost: Know More

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Google’s Find My Device App May Get A Big Security Boost: Know More

Google’s Find My Device App on Android was launched with the sole purpose of helping users find their lost or misplaced devices. According to Android Authority, users can keep track …

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Security experts alarmed at ‘incredibly dangerous’ new Google feature

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Security experts alarmed at ‘incredibly dangerous’ new Google feature

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These new Google features will make life easier for people with low vision, hearing impairment

10 months, 4 weeks ago

These new Google features will make life easier for people with low vision, hearing impairment

Google has added new capabilities to some of its accessibility apps. The tech giant is rolling out a new version of its Lookout, Look to Speak, and Google Maps app. …

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Android's new service will protect users from fake, malicious apps: Here's how it will work

10 months, 4 weeks ago

Android's new service will protect users from fake, malicious apps: Here's how it will work

Google is gearing up to launch a new system to protect Android users from the problem of malware. The service will leverage Google Play Protect’s on-device AI to analyse apps …

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Android's new feature will allow users to hide apps: Here's how it will work

10 months, 4 weeks ago

Android's new feature will allow users to hide apps: Here's how it will work

Google recently held its I/O 2024 developers conference where it announced many new features coming to various Google Products. One such feature is ‘Private Space’ on Android which allows users …

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Google tackles phone theft with new safety features coming to Android

10 months, 4 weeks ago

Google tackles phone theft with new safety features coming to Android

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Google and Apple join hands to help users know if they are being tracked by someone

11 months ago

Google and Apple join hands to help users know if they are being tracked by someone

Google and Apple, the two tech giants often seen as competitors, have joined forces to address a common concern: unwanted location tracking. The companies have collaborated to develop an industry …

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Google I/O 2024: Features That Might Arrive In Our Phones After The Installation Of Android 15

11 months ago

Google I/O 2024: Features That Might Arrive In Our Phones After The Installation Of Android 15

Android at the moment has the majority of the global mobile operating systems market share captured, making it the most popular OS across the world. Just as in previous years, …

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Tech & Trade: You thought you were 'incognito', but Google was secretly tracking you

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tech & Trade: You thought you were 'incognito', but Google was secretly tracking you

As soon as you log in to any of your favourite sites, for instance, Facebook, Gmail or Amazon; your actions no longer remain anonymous If you’re not paying for the …

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Opinion: Americans might finally get a real privacy law to fight Big Tech intrusions

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: Americans might finally get a real privacy law to fight Big Tech intrusions

This month, Sen. Maria Cantwell and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers unveiled a rare government feat: a bipartisan bill that has lawmakers feeling “optimistic” and “ fired up.” It’s the American …

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Google delays cookie phase-out following regulatory pushback

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Google delays cookie phase-out following regulatory pushback

Google will miss its end-of-year target for changing the way advertising is delivered in its dominant Chrome web browser, a setback in its yearslong efforts to improve consumer privacy on …

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Another Dutch class action against Google for massively collecting Android users' data

1 year ago

Another Dutch class action against Google for massively collecting Android users' data

The Dutch foundation Massaschade & Consument has launched a class action against Google for spying on Android users and violating their privacy on a large scale. The foundation commissioned a …

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Browsing in incognito mode doesn’t protect you as much as you might think

1 year ago

Browsing in incognito mode doesn’t protect you as much as you might think

NEW YORK — Although a private browsing mode known as “Incognito” in Google’s widely used Chrome browser has been available for nearly a decade, a legal settlement involving the way …

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Browsing in incognito mode doesn't protect you as much as you might think

1 year ago

Browsing in incognito mode doesn't protect you as much as you might think

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Google settles lawsuit to delete incognito search data of millions of Chrome users

1 year ago

Google settles lawsuit to delete incognito search data of millions of Chrome users

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Google Ready to Delete Secret Chrome Browsing Data Of Billions Of Users: Know More

1 year ago

Google Ready to Delete Secret Chrome Browsing Data Of Billions Of Users: Know More

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Google to purge billions of files with personal data in Chrome privacy case: All you need to know

1 year ago

Google to purge billions of files with personal data in Chrome privacy case: All you need to know

Google has agreed to purge billions of records containing personal information collected from more than 136 million people in the U.S. surfing the internet through its Chrome web browser. The …

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