Just when you thought the surveillance state couldn’t get any more intrusive, reports of Google’s new location tracking software began to surface, invoking fear and anxiety among its users.
A new feature in Google Maps called “Your Timeline” tracks the locations a user has visited. It works by connecting to an individual’s mobile phone, before identifying their location and mapping out the places they frequent and the amount of time they spent there.
The tech firm says the new feature can help map out people’s favorite places, providing them with a timeline of when and where they have been, easily helping them to remember restaurants, bars or other attractions they’ve visited, reports the Daily Mail in online editions.
“Have you ever wanted a way to easily remember all the places you’ve been – whether it’s a museum you visited during your last vacation or that fun bar you stumbled upon a few months ago?” asked Switzerland-based Google project manager, Gerard Sanz, in a blog post. “Well, starting today, Google Maps can help.
“We’re gradually rolling out Your Timeline, a useful way to remember and view the places you’ve been on a given day, month or year,” says Sanz. “Your Timeline allows you to visualize your real-world routines, easily see the trips you’ve taken and get a glimpse of the places where you spend your time.”
A new feature in Google Maps called “Your Timeline” tracks the locations a user has visited. It works by connecting to an individual’s mobile phone, before identifying their location and mapping out the places they frequent and the amount of time they spent there.
The tech firm says the new feature can help map out people’s favorite places, providing them with a timeline of when and where they have been, easily helping them to remember restaurants, bars or other attractions they’ve visited, reports the Daily Mail in online editions.
“Have you ever wanted a way to easily remember all the places you’ve been – whether it’s a museum you visited during your last vacation or that fun bar you stumbled upon a few months ago?” asked Switzerland-based Google project manager, Gerard Sanz, in a blog post. “Well, starting today, Google Maps can help.
“We’re gradually rolling out Your Timeline, a useful way to remember and view the places you’ve been on a given day, month or year,” says Sanz. “Your Timeline allows you to visualize your real-world routines, easily see the trips you’ve taken and get a glimpse of the places where you spend your time.”
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