Google Now Lets You Delete Last 15 Minutes of Search History; Here’s How

Jul. 17, 2021

In an attempt to offer users more control over how they would like to manage their personal data, Google has nowaddedthe option to delete the last 15 minutes of search history in one tap. Here’s how you can use the feature to stay in control of your saved search history.

According to Google, the ability to clear search history for the last 15 minutes islimited to the Google app for iOS at this moment. However, the software giant has promised to bring this nifty feature to the Google Android app later this year.

So if you own an iPhone, here’s how you can erase the last 15 minutes of Google Search history.

1. Using the new delete option is fairly straightforward. Open the Google app for iOS andtap on your profile pictureat the top right corner.

2. When the pop-up appears,tap on “Delete last 15 min”and that’s it. The app will now clear whatever you have searched in the last 15 minutes from history.

If you want more control, learn how todelete Google Search historyusing our linked article. While you are at it, you might also find our guide toauto-delete Google web and location historyuseful.

Apart from this, Google has added an extra layer of verification while accessing theMy Activitypage. You should now add additional information, say your password or two-factor authentication code to access your entire search history. This is a neat feature that should prove helpful especially if you are sharing your phone or PC with others.

Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.