<p>Last week, Google I/O 2021 saw a lot of announcements about the latest developments in mobile OS, Search, Maps, Workspaces, and several other products.</p>.<p>There was a lot of information to digest and only a few such as Android 12, Google Maps got highlighted. The company said search queries with long sentences will get better results.</p>.<p>Now, it has come to light Google will also be providing password protection to search history. This is similar to the password list protection on Chrome settings.</p>.<p><strong>Here's how to activate password protection for Google Search history data</strong><br />Step 1: Go to 'activity.google.com' and tap on Manage my Activity<br />Step 2: A new pop-up window appears with two options-- 1) Require Extra verification & 2) Dont's require extra verification. Select- 1<br />Step 3: You will be asked to login in again and follow the instructions on the screen.<br />Once done, your search history will be viewed only after typing in the password.</p>.<p>Even if the user shares the same computer with others, the latter will not be able to view the search history of the particular account without the password.</p>.<p>In a related development, Google is offering permanent auto-delete history options-- three months, 18 months, and 36 months-- separately for Google Search (web and app activity), Location History, and YouTube.</p>.<p><strong>Must read |</strong> <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/google-i/o-2021-highlights-new-wear-os-update-android-12-and-more-987434.html" target="_blank">Google I/O 2021 highlights: New Wear OS update, Android 12 and more</a></p>.<p><strong>Here's how to enable the auto-delete on the Google Activity page</strong><br />Step 1: Go to 'activity.google.com' and tap on any of three options-- for Google Search (web and app activity), Location History and YouTube<br />Step 2: Tap on Auto-delete >> select the number of months (3 or 18 or 36)</p>.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366" target="_blank">DH Tech</a>.</em></p>
<p>Last week, Google I/O 2021 saw a lot of announcements about the latest developments in mobile OS, Search, Maps, Workspaces, and several other products.</p>.<p>There was a lot of information to digest and only a few such as Android 12, Google Maps got highlighted. The company said search queries with long sentences will get better results.</p>.<p>Now, it has come to light Google will also be providing password protection to search history. This is similar to the password list protection on Chrome settings.</p>.<p><strong>Here's how to activate password protection for Google Search history data</strong><br />Step 1: Go to 'activity.google.com' and tap on Manage my Activity<br />Step 2: A new pop-up window appears with two options-- 1) Require Extra verification & 2) Dont's require extra verification. Select- 1<br />Step 3: You will be asked to login in again and follow the instructions on the screen.<br />Once done, your search history will be viewed only after typing in the password.</p>.<p>Even if the user shares the same computer with others, the latter will not be able to view the search history of the particular account without the password.</p>.<p>In a related development, Google is offering permanent auto-delete history options-- three months, 18 months, and 36 months-- separately for Google Search (web and app activity), Location History, and YouTube.</p>.<p><strong>Must read |</strong> <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/google-i/o-2021-highlights-new-wear-os-update-android-12-and-more-987434.html" target="_blank">Google I/O 2021 highlights: New Wear OS update, Android 12 and more</a></p>.<p><strong>Here's how to enable the auto-delete on the Google Activity page</strong><br />Step 1: Go to 'activity.google.com' and tap on any of three options-- for Google Search (web and app activity), Location History and YouTube<br />Step 2: Tap on Auto-delete >> select the number of months (3 or 18 or 36)</p>.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366" target="_blank">DH Tech</a>.</em></p>
