Android Users Can Now Instantly Delete Their Google Search HistoryThe new feature just rolled out, though it's been available on iPhone since July 2021.

ByEmily Rella

NurPhoto | Getty Images

Our constant usage of social media and connectivity to our phones and the internet can make it feel like nothing we do is private anymore, especially with the constant threat of security breaches and hacks.

这就变成了一个大问题,当我们搜索for information on Google via our smartphones.

Whether it's something silly and self-perceived as embarrassing, like googling the multitude of diseases your headache might be symptomatic of (we've all been there), or something more classified and private, it's safe to say that none of us want anyone snooping through what we've been searching.

Luckily for Android users, there will now be a simple quick fix todelete their search historyfrom the past 15 minutes.

In order to use the new feature, Androidusers can open Googleon their device, tap their profiles and toggle over to the "search history" area on the pop-up that appears. An option will appear that says "Delete last 15 minutes."

"We're currently rolling this feature out on the Google app for Android and expect it to be available to everyone using the app in the next few weeks," a Google spokesperson toldThe Vergein a statement. "We're continuing to explore ways to bring this helpful feature to other surfaces."

iPhone users have already had access to this feature on the iOS software since July 2021. The Android roll out was originally anticipated to happen in late 2021.

Google already offers the option for users to have their search history automatically deleted in different incremental periods, namely three, 18 and 36 months.

Though it's not clear when exactly all Android users will have access to the new feature, some have reported that it'salready availableto them.

Alphabet, Google's parent company, was up over 32% year over year as of Monday afternoon.

Wavy Line
Emily Rella

Entrepreneur Staff

Senior News Writer

Emily Rella is a Senior News Writer at Entrepreneur.com. Previously, she was an editor at Verizon Media. Her coverage spans features, business, lifestyle, tech, entertainment, and lifestyle. She is a 2015 graduate of Boston College and a Ridgefield, CT native. Find her on Twitter at @EmilyKRella.

Editor's Pick

Related Topics

Data & Recovery

Get 1TB of Cloud Storage for Life for $119.97 With This Back-to-School Sale

This 1TB Cloud Storage Solution Is Only $119.97 for Back to School

Money & Finance

Want to Become a Millionaire? Follow Warren Buffett's 4 Rules.

企业家是不能过度指狗万官方望太多a company exit for their eventual 'win.' Do this instead.

Business News

Netflix is Hiring an AI-Focused Role—and the Starting Salary is up to $900,000

The streaming giant is looking for a leader in its machine learning department.

Leadership

This Common Leadership Habit Will Harm Your Credibility. Are You Guilty of It?

As leaders, we're always looking for ways to build credibility among peers and employees. But this easy-to-make mistake can ruin it in an instant.

Business News

McDonald's Is Launching a Spinoff Restaurant Chain Based on a Beloved, Blast-From-the-Past Mascot

The company saw a lot of success with another former mascot, Grimace, in June.

Growing a Business

We're Now Finding Out The Damaging Results of The Mandated Return to Office — And It's Worse Than We Thought.

Companies knew the mandated return to the office would cause some attrition, however, they were not prepared for the serious problems that would present.