Android recording all your moments on Google Map

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Post by techaddict009 » Wed, Sep 25, 2013, 10:32 AM UTC

Android recording all your moments on Google Map
maps.google.com

Re: Android recording all your moments on Google Map

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Post by AndrewDucker » Wed, Sep 25, 2013, 10:55 AM UTC

Yes, this is a service they provide. I get regular emails telling me what I opt into, and how to opt out of it.

Re: Android recording all your moments on Google Map

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Post by namtrac » Wed, Sep 25, 2013, 11:01 AM UTC

You can disable it, see https://maps.google.com/locationhistory/b/1/settings

Re: Android recording all your moments on Google Map

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Post by nl » Wed, Sep 25, 2013, 11:08 AM UTC

I've always found this one of the most fantastic services on the internet. It's a pity more people don't know about it.

The only problem I've found is that the labelling gets confused by the fact I work from home, but do a school-drop-off commute in the morning.

Re: Android recording all your moments on Google Map

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Post by andybak » Wed, Sep 25, 2013, 11:18 AM UTC

And fiendishly hiding it via a public URL, email reminders and blog posts!

Re: Android recording all your moments on Google Map

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Post by andybak » Wed, Sep 25, 2013, 11:22 AM UTC

Found a bug!

I travelled a few miles away from home yesterday and it's recorded as superfast visits between home and various parts of the journey in a star shape.

The Android tablet that I left at home is confusing Google into recording some weird split journey where I am both at home and travelling...

Re: Android recording all your moments on Google Map

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Post by middus » Wed, Sep 25, 2013, 11:26 AM UTC

My life as a consultant confuses the heck out of Google Location History/ Now/ Maps.

Hotels are identified as my home address, client sites as work... come to think of it, maybe Google's right in the end and my perception of having a flat that's my home is off. ;)

Re: Android recording all your moments on Google Map

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Post by Shooti » Wed, Sep 25, 2013, 11:38 AM UTC

namtrac wrote: post #3

You can disable it, see https://maps.google.com/locationhistory/b/1/settings

Alternatively, from an Android device: Google Settings app -> Location -> Uncheck "Location Reporting"

Re: Android recording all your moments on Google Map

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Post by sjonkedispe » Wed, Sep 25, 2013, 11:43 AM UTC

What should I make of my most recently visited place, in the sea outside the Gulf of Guinea? Everywhere I've ever been is _really_ far away from there.

Re: Android recording all your moments on Google Map

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Post by tsbardella » Wed, Sep 25, 2013, 11:43 AM UTC

Its not that accurate, it is that spooky I click accept way to much. It really is like .. Google take the Wheeeeel!