Google App Update Enables Incognito Searches Directly, Boosting Android Privacy
A new beta update to Google’s app reportedly enables direct incognito searches from the app interface, opening results in Chrome’s private mode with tracking cookies blocked. This brings a long-awaited privacy feature to Android, similar to what iPhone users have had for years.
New “History Off” Feature Spotted in Google App Beta
Google is testing a significant privacy enhancement for Android users through its main application, according to reports from Android Authority. The pre-release update, dubbed “History Off,” allows users to initiate private searches directly from the Google app that automatically open in Chrome’s incognito mode. This development comes as Google confirms some Chrome privacy initiatives are being phased out, making this new feature particularly timely for privacy-conscious users.