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Delete the last 15 minutes of your search history

Google has updated its Android app with the ability to delete the last 15 minutes of your search history – an option that’s been available in its iOS app since last July. This means you can now stop Google storing details of your most recent search queries, whether to protect your privacy or avoid potential embarrassment.

To use the feature, simply open the Google app on your phone or tablet, tap your profile picture in the

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