Google, option to delete the search history in the past 15 minutes-First in the "iOS" app

　Google has announced a new feature that emphasizes privacy, enhancing the protection of search history stored in the Google Account.

　In the Google mobile app, a new option that can quickly delete the search history will be displayed in the Google account menu.The search history in the past 15 minutes is deleted just by tapping.

　Google announced this feature at the Google I/O conference held in May.It is a mobile -only option and is now available on Google's "iOS" app.Google states that the Android app will be provided "in 2021".

　In addition, a function to "automatically delete" search history is added.You can set the search history automatically and continuously at the specified timing.Users can specify the "Web and App Activity" from the account to delete three months, 18 months, or 36 months later.

　Google states that if you enable "Web and App activities", you can further customize the convenience of Google Services by saving search history.The search history can be confirmed and deleted from the "My Certty" section of the user setting.

　If you share your device with your family and friends, you can prevent other users from seeing their own Myactivity and search history.In order to protect this section of the account, you will seek a password or two -factor authentication when viewing the user's search history.

This article edited by Asahi Interactive for an article from overseas RED VENTURES for Japan.