10 Google Maps settings I immediately change on every new phone - and why
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ZDNET's key takeaways
- I change Maps settings to improve my privacy on a new phone.
- I suggest turning off location history, notifications, and ads.
- Other features are worth enabling right away to improve Maps.
Google Maps is my go-to navigation app, whether I'm walking, driving, or using public transit. I download it on every new device, which, after years as a tech journalist, means I've switched between a lot of phones and tablets. Each time, Maps is one of the first apps I install. But before I start using it regularly, I open settings and make a few changes to fine-tune the experience.
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