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You have probably heard of Incognito mode for Web browsing. It is likely you did not know that this feature exists for Google Maps, too. It does and it allows you to use Google Maps without it saving your search and location history when you use Maps to look for places and to navigate.
When you activate Incognito Mode, certain features are disabled. They include your search queries, as well as your search and location history. All that information stops being stored.
Also, saved locations, recent activities, and notifications, are all turned off.
In the section below, I walk you through how you can activate and use the function.
Incognito mode stops Google Maps from saving your usage history.
How to Activate Incognito Mode in Google Maps
To stop Google Maps from saving your history (as described above) while in use, follow the steps below:
- Open Google Maps .
- Tap your profile photo in the top right corner.
- Select the option Turn on incognito mode
- Google Maps will then restart and display a notification saying that Incognito Mode is now active. Close the notification and continue using Maps.
That’s it. From now, Google Maps will not save your search and location history as you use the app to find places and make your way around.
Take note that using incognito mode does not stop Google from tracking your location; it only stops the Maps app from saving or storing that information.
The word “incognito” might be an adverb that means avoiding being recognized, by changing your name or appearance, but in the world of the Internet, that doesn’t quite hold true. While using Incognito Mode, Google still recognises who you are. Your ISP does, too.
Don’t forget it: using Incognito mode only stops Google Maps from saving your search and location history; it doesn’t hide your identity or what you are searching for or where you are visiting. The keyword is “saving”. The app does not save the information.
If you really do not want to be tracked, you should stay away completely from modern smartphones, be they Android or iOS devices. Better still, go all the way and stay away completely from cell phones and anything connected to the Internet.
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HMD has announced a USA version of the pink Barbie phone. The Barbie phone itself is a version of the Nokia 2660 Flip that has been modified with a bright pink design and a new user interface that includes custom Barbie icons, wallpapers and ringtones.
The HMD Barbie flip phone USA version is different from the regular version in a marked number of ways, including operating system, processor, RAM, storage, camera, and wireless connectivity. It appears to be more of a modified Nokia 2780 Flip than a customised variant of the Nokia 2660.
HMD Barbie Flip Phone USA version
The HMD Barbie flip phone runs KaiOS, a relatively new mobile operating system for smart feature phones. You can read up some more about the story of KaiOS .
- Specs
- Availability
- Price
- Buyer’s Guide Verdict
Specs
- 2G mobile network bands : GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
- 3G mobile network bands : UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 MHz.
- 4G mobile network bands : 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 41, 66, 71
- 5G mobile network bands : No
- SIM Card Type : Single Nano SIM Card
- Dimensions: 7.96 x 2.28 x 0.45 inches
- Weight: 131 g
- OS: KaiOS 3.1
- Cover Display : 1.77 inches
- Display: 2.7 inches , 240 x 320 pixels, 60Hz refresh rate
- Build : Plastic
- Chipset: Qualcomm 215
- CPU : Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
- RAM Memory: 512 MB
- Extended RAM : No
- ROM/Storage Memory : 4GB
- Micro SD: 32 GB
- Camera: 5MP
- Sensors: No.
- Facial Recognition: No.
- Infrared Port: Yes
- USB: USB Type C
- Programmable Key: No.
- Loudspeaker: Mono
- 3.5mm Headphone Jack: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes.
- Wi-Fi: WLAN 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2
- NFC: No.
- GPS: GPS, AGPS
- Battery: Non-Removable 1450mAh
- Charging Speed : 5W charging
- Wireless Charging : No
Availability
HMD Barbie Flip Phone USA version will go on sale from October 1, 2024, but pre-orders kick-off on September 23.
Price
Buyer’s Guide Verdict
There is a renaissance of flip phones on North America, and especially in the United States, as more and more individuals choose to get away from the distractive nature of smartphones. The HMD Barbie flip phone is clearly targeted at that segment of the US mobile market.
Its bright pink colour aside, it is a familiar phone that is a part of a growing number of remakes. For example, it is similar to the Boring Phone , another modification of the Nokia 2600 flip. While the Boring Phone strips off all excitement, the HMD Barbie flip phone tries to infuse some spark and style into your life.
If you want a flip phone with sparkling character, you can’t go wrong with the HMD Barbie flip phone. Plus, the price is easy on the pocket.
Our Buyer’s Guide Verdict is a recommendation based on the specs of the device and a general guide to help you understand how much value a device offers for its price. It is not an endorsement of the device. Ask questions and use your judgement when buying any device; MobilityArena takes no responsibility for your buying decisions .
