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Every major tech company tracks you by default, find your location history on your iphone or ipad, find your google location history, key takeaways.

• On an iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services > Significant Locations to view your location history.
• To disable location tracking on your Apple device go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > System Services. Then, turn off the "Significant Locations" toggle.
• In Google Maps, you can check out your location history in the Timeline view.

If you've ever wondered where you were last week, you can use your iPhone or iPad to view your location history. And if you use Google Maps, you can find very detailed information about your whereabouts on there too.

All major tech companies and apps have some form of location tracking feature. Everyone from Apple and Google to Facebook and X does it. Each company uses the data in different ways.

Apple, for example, only collects a pool of significant locations that you have visited in the past and claims it doesn't share this data with anyone. Google, on the other hand, keeps a detailed track of all your activity, especially if you use Google Maps .

If you open Google Maps' Timeline view, you'll be able to see exactly where you traveled on a given day—even if you didn't use Google Maps for navigation—thanks to background location tracking . Both these services opt you in by default, but you can disable location tracking if needed.

First, let's talk about finding the location history on your iPhone or iPad. Open the Settings app, and then navigate to Privacy & Security > Location Services > System Services. From the next screen, select "Significant Locations" and enter your PIN.

Here you'll see both "Recent Records" and a "Summary" section, both of which contain information about your previous locations. The detailed view will also show the time of your visit and the mode of transport along with the date. If you want to stop location tracking on your iPhone or iPad, disable the "Significant Locations" toggle at the top. You can also tap "Clear History" to clear your location history.

Apple stores a limited amount of location history data and doesn't let you browse through the data in a timeline view. Google, on the other hand, has a detailed Timeline view that lets you browse through the roads you traveled on and the places you visited on a given day.

If you use the Google Maps app on your iPhone or iPad for navigation, you can use Google Maps' Timeline feature to access your location history.

Open the Google Maps app, tap your profile picture in the top-right corner, and choose "Your Timeline." In the Timeline window, you'll see a detailed breakdown of your travel data. By default, the Timeline shows the travel data for the day you're viewing it. But if you want to check the travel data for a different day, click the drop-down icon next to "Today" and select the date.

Furthermore, you can even edit your travel data in the Timeline. For example, if you want to delete a specific trip from your Timeline, click the three dots next to it and choose "Remove."

How to Disable Google Maps History

If you don't want Google to collect and store this data (it helps to improve Google's suggestions and search results in Maps), you can disable the Location History feature altogether. You can do this in two ways: by disabling location data on your iPhone or iPad, or by disabling location history entirely for your Google account.

Google Maps' ability to track your location with your iPhone depends on your privacy settings. You can choose to allow Google to track your location only when you're using the app or to always track your location in the background. You can change this setting on your iPhone or iPad by going to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Google Maps.

Alternatively, you can shut it off using the Google Maps Timeline website. In the Timeline window, tap the “Timeline Is On” button, choose “Turn Off,” and select “Turn Off” again. Finally, tap the “Got It” button to confirm your decision.

While this stops the Google Maps app on your devices from tracking your location, some Google apps will still store time-stamped location data. You can disable this activity by turning off Web & App Activity in settings.

Now that you know how to look up location history on your iPhone and iPad, remember to bring it up next time you're wondering where you went and what you did on your last vacation. While Apple might not have precise data, rest assured, Google Maps will.

How to View and Manage Your Location History in Google Maps

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While Google Maps helps you to look for new places and find the best routes, it also saves these things in your Location History. You can use the Timeline feature on Google Maps to track every place you have visited. However, you might want to remove some visits from your history.

Among all the neat tricks Google Maps has up its sleeve, Timeline has to be the most useful one. It can help you retrace your steps easily. Whether it’s the name of the gift shop you visited last month or photos you took along your last trip, Timeline can help you relive all those memories.

Let’s see how you can view, edit or delete your location history in Google Maps.

Google Maps app works pretty much the same on both Android and iOS. So, for this post, I am using an Android device.

How to View Location History on Google Maps

To view your travel history of any particular day, week or month, follow the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Open the Google Maps app on your phone and tap on your account circle in the top right corner. Then, select the Your Timeline option from the list.

Step 2: Swipe down on the bottom half of the screen to see detailed information about each trip, including place, distance covered, travel time, and mode of transportation. In case of incorrect or missing information, Google Maps also lets you edit or remove the trip from your timeline.

With the Timeline feature, you can also view your location history of any particular day by selecting a date from the calendar on top.

Additionally, It also keeps a list of all sorts of places, cities, and countries visited throughout your history.

How to Turn Off Location History on Google Maps

Although the Timeline feature can be handy in certain situations, the idea of Google tracking your location can be creepy for some. Thankfully, you can disable the timeline feature with a few easy steps.

Step 2: Now click on the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner and go to ‘Settings and privacy’. Swipe down to the Location settings, and tap on ‘Location History is on.’

Step 3: In the Activity controls window, toggle off the Location History button. Then, the app informs you about what will work and what won’t once it’s turned off. Finally, click on the Pause button to turn off the location history.

Note: Turning off the timeline feature doesn’t remove Google’s access to your location data as long as you use it for navigation and Google searches.

If you’re concerned about your map activity being saved, Google Maps also has an incognito mode just like the one on Google Chrome and YouTube.

How to Delete Location History on Google Maps

If you don’t intend to use your past location data, Google Maps also has an option to delete it. Here’s how to do it.

Step 2: Click on the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner and go to ‘Settings and privacy’.

Step 3: To delete the entire location history, tap on ‘Delete all Location History’. After that, select the checkbox that says ‘I understand and want to delete’ and press the Delete button.

Alternatively, you can choose to delete the location history of a specific time period by tapping on ‘Delete Location History range’ and entering the start and end date.

On top of that, you can also set up an auto-delete feature to delete history periodically by selecting ‘Automatically delete Location History’.

Bonus: How to Create a Heat Map with Google Location History

By combining your location history with third-party API and tools, you can create your own heat map of all the places visited during a trip. Here’s how.

Step 1: Go to Google Takeout to download your location data. Under ‘Select data to include’ click on Deselect all. Now scroll down and mark the checkbox that says Location History then click on Next step.

Visit Google Takeout

Step 2: Choose the Delivery method, File type & size, and Frequency, then click on Create export. Once the export is created, click on the download button, and a zipped file will be downloaded to your device.

Note: The download process can take a while depending on the size of your Google maps data.

Step 3: Now unzip the downloaded file and open the Location History folder within.

Step 4: Head over to the heat map feature on Location History Visualizer and upload the LocationHistory.json file.

Visit Location History Visualizer

And there you have it. Your own heat map made of your location data. You can navigate the heat map just like Google Maps and take screenshots of it.

A Trip Down Memory Lane

You can revisit old memories by checking out your location history and also helpful to pass on the same route to friends and others. In case you don’t want to leave a trace on Google Maps, you can remove those routes too. Let us know how do you plan to use the Timeline feature in the comments below.

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How to view Location History in Google Maps

Here's how to view Location History in Google Maps to see exactly where you've been

Want to know how to view Location History in Google Maps? After all, Google knows everywhere you go, so why shouldn't you be able to access that information too?

Location History is a feature in your Google account that saves details of all the places you visit and the routes you take there. It works on any mobile device on which you're signed into your Google account and have Location History turned on.

The data collected by Location History is available to view in Google Maps, in both the Maps website in your desktop browser and in the Maps app for Android or iOS. 

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When you view your Location History, you're likely to be alarmed by the amount of information Google has stored about the places you've been. Even if you've turned off the feature it still hangs onto the data from your past travels, until you tell Google to delete it.

Here we'll explain the best ways to explore your Location History, delete activity data that you don't want Google to store and prevent it from tracking you in future.

How to view Location History in Google Maps: In your desktop browser 

1. Go to the Google Maps website in your browser and click the three-line Menu button in the top-left corner. If you don’t see this button, click the arrow to expand the side panel. 

When the menu opens, choose “Your timeline.”

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2. Google Maps will now display a map showing all the places you’ve been , while Location History was enabled on your phone. There are two ways to browse this information.

3. First, you can explore your Location History using the Timeline feature in the top-left corner. 

Click the drop-down menus to choose a year and month, or a specific day , to see the places you visited during that time period on the main map. 

Alternatively, hover your mouse over the Timeline and click the left and right arrows to move back and forth through time, and select a time period that way. The map will adjust accordingly. 

4. The second method is to view your Location History by place. Click the rectangular red box in the bottom-left corner that shows how many places you’ve visited. 

This will open a horizontal panel listing all those locations, which you can filter to show only your “Most visited.” Use the slider along the bottom to explore the places you’ve been.

5. When you hover your mouse over a place, a pin will appear on the map to mark its location. Click the place and choose "Last visit in timeline" to see the date you were last there, and even how you got there from your saved Home address.

Choose "Place details" to view more information about that location, such as its address, contact details and website, and directions for how to get there.

6. To stop — or "pause" — Google Maps storing details of everywhere you can go, click the Manage Location History button . When the Activity Controls page opens, move the Location History slider to Off .

7. You can make Google delete your Location History automatically after a set period of time. Click “Auto-delete” on the Activity Controls page and choose to automatically delete location data after three,18 or 36 months . 

8. Alternatively, you can delete your entire Location History now. Click the trash can icon in the bottom-right corner of the main map . 

When the “Permanently delete all location history” message appears, check the box “I understand and want to delete all Location History,” then click Delete Location History.

How to view Location History in Google Maps: In the mobile app 

1. Open the Google Maps app on your Android or iOS device. Tap your profile picture or letter in the top-right corner and choose Your Timeline . This will show you a list of all your visited places.

2. The Google Maps app provides a lot more options for viewing your Location History than the website. 

As well as exploring places by day, you can tap Trips to see details of your travels , including the venues you visited and how far you travelled there. 

3. You can also tap Places to view places grouped into categories, such as Shopping, Hotels, Food and drink, Attractions and Airports. 

Select Cities to see when you last visited a particular town or city, and how many places you visited while there. Or tap World to see how many towns and cities you’ve been to in a particular country.

4. Tap your profile picture again and choose “Your data in Maps.” Here you can turn Location History off and on , and view and delete details of your activities by choosing “See and delete activity.”  

5. Google Maps lets you save your Location History before deleting it. Tap “Download your Maps data” to open Google Takeout. 

Select the data you want to download , then tap Next and choose how you want it to be delivered: via email or added to Google Drive or another storage service.

Tap “Create export” and you’ll receive a zip file containing your Location History, to keep forever and explore at your leisure. 

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How to view your location history in Google Maps

Google Maps has a nifty Timeline feature that lets you browse the places you've visited along with the routes traveled. The Timeline received a good overhaul in 2015, and Google has since added the ability to collate images you've taken at particular locations, allowing you to get a better overview of all your travels. This feature certainly comes in handy if you're looking to see all the images you took at a particular location or if you're trying to get a highlight of your weekly or monthly activities. Here's how to view your location history in Google Maps.

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• Launch Google Maps .
• Tap your profile picture on the top right corner.
• Tap Your Timeline .
• Tap Today to open the calendar and view a particular day. Source: Namerah Saud Fatmi / Android Central

• Swipe left or right to switch months .
• Tap a date to view your location history . You'll see the route traveled, along with the duration and length of the overall journey. Source: Namerah Saud Fatmi / Android Central

Timeline is certainly a useful feature if you're interested in browsing your previous travel data, but it also comes off as creepy (Google tracks everything ). Fortunately, you can easily turn off location tracking in Maps to stop Google Maps from storing your location .

• Tap the little location icon and select Manage . Source: Namerah Saud Fatmi / Android Central

• If you're logged on to multiple Google accounts, select the one you want to manage.
• Activity controls will open up. Toggle Location History off. Source: Namerah Saud Fatmi / Android Central

• Read the instructions and tap Pause . Source: Namerah Saud Fatmi / Android Central

That's all there is to it! I like the timeline feature because it gives me a detailed look at where I've been during the month (and how much time I wasted stuck in traffic).

What are your thoughts on the location history feature? Like it? Feel like it's an intrusion of your privacy? Sound off in the comments below.

Updated August 2021: This article was updated with the latest steps on how to view your location history within Google Maps.

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Google Maps boasts loads of features, making it stand out from the competition. Although having a variety of features is a plus, for a regular user, it can be tough to know how to use all of them. The Google Maps Timeline is one of the platform's essential features, allowing you to view places you've been to in the past and the routes you used to get there.

The Timeline feature leverages the fact that Google tracks your whereabouts in the background. We will show you how to see your location history on Google Maps on your phone.

How to See Your Google Maps Location History

It's no longer a secret that Google tracks you in the background. The Timeline feature capitalizes on this, giving you a way to check your location history.

The critical thing to note is you must have your Google account's Location History turned on to use the feature. With Location History enabled, you can view the countries, cities, and other places, like restaurants, malls, etc., that you've been to in the past.

Follow these steps to check whether you have your Location History enabled:

• Open Google Maps and tap your profile icon or letter in the top right.
• Select Your data in Maps from the pop-up menu.
• If you see On under Location History , that means you have it enabled. Otherwise, tap Off , and Google will take you to a page where you can switch it back on by tapping Turn on .

If you have just enabled your Location History at the moment, or you deleted your past data to protect your privacy in Google Maps , there won't be anything in your Timeline.

However, if you have some other settings like Web & App Activity enabled, you may still see some location history data. Our tips on troubleshooting Google Maps issues on Android should come in handy if you're experiencing issues with the app.

How to View Your Google Maps Timeline

Otherwise, with that out of the way, here's how you can see where you've been in the Google Maps app:

• Inside Google Maps, tap your profile icon or letter in the top right.
• Select Your Timeline from the pop-up menu. Google will take a few seconds to load the Timeline page.
• The Timeline page will show today's location history by default at the bottom. It provides additional data like how you went to a specific location, the amount of time used during the commute, and an estimate of your time in an area. Tap Today to select a particular date in the past.
• If you want to see your past trips, select the Trips tab at the top. Google will show you the number of trips you've been on, how long they were, and in which month and year.
• The Places tab showcases specific places you've gone to presented in different categories like Shopping, Hotels, Attractions, and more. You can also go to the Cities and World tabs to view the cities and countries you have traveled to in the past, respectively.

In the Day tab, nearby places you've visited in the past will be shown as dots of different colors on the map. Each color hints at the kind of activity done at the place.

The amount of data in your Google Maps Location History depends on how long the Location History feature has been enabled on your account. If you have set up your account to auto-delete your history, or if you chose to instantly delete your location data in Google Maps recently, the data will be much less.

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Track Your Location History in Google Maps

The Google Maps timeline is an excellent way to see where you've been in the past and on which day. The app presents data in an easy-to-understand manner. Additionally, it adds richer details like the routes you took to a place and an estimate of your time in a location.

While some might ignore the feature or disable it due to privacy issues, there's no way to deny its importance. If you're more privacy-conscious, you can still use the feature and instruct Google to delete your data after three, 18, or 36 months.

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• Your Google Maps timeline shows all the countries, cities, and attractions you've visited.
• You can see your timeline in the Google Maps mobile app and on the website.
• You'll need to make sure you have Location History enabled on your Google account for the timeline to work.

Nearly every major app tracks your location in some way. And while most try to keep this a secret (and won't even tell you why they need it), Google Maps is pretty public when it comes to using your location.

But Google Maps doesn't just use it to give you directions and show your current location . If you have it enabled, you can also create a Google Maps timeline , which lets you see where you traveled on a specific day, any attractions or restaurants you've visited, towns you've been to, and countries that you've traveled in.

Here's how to check your Google Maps timeline — and how to enable Location History so you can make a timeline in the first place.

How to enable Location History in Google Maps

Google Maps creates your timeline by tracking where you've been over a long period of time. To do this, it needs your location history.

Location History is enabled on all basic Google accounts by default (although it might be disabled if you have an education or enterprise account). To make sure it's on:

• Head to your Google account page and log in if you haven't already.
• Tap Data & privacy at the top of the screen (on mobile), or click it in the left sidebar (on a computer).
• Scroll down to Things you've done and places you've been and make sure that Location History is turned on. If it's not, tap it and toggle it on.

You might also want to change your Auto-delete settings if you want to track your history over a longer time.

How to see your Google Maps timeline in the mobile app

1. Open Google Maps on your iPhone or Android, and tap your profile picture in the top-right corner.

2. Tap Your timeline .

The screen will change, and a large menu will appear with a variety of options at the top. They'll be a bit different depending on whether you're using an iPhone or Android.

On both devices, you'll see:

• Day: Here, you can see all the places you've visited in a single day. It'll also show you how you got there (via subway, car, etc.) and how long you spent at each location.
• Places: This shows the different restaurants, attractions, shops, hotels, and more you've visited. They'll be sorted into different categories, which you can tap to see a full list.
• Cities: You'll get a list of all the towns and cities you've visited, and when you visited them. Tap a city name to see where you went in that city and how often.
• World: A list of all the countries you've traveled to. Tap a country in the list to see which cities you've gone to.

If you're using an Android, you'll also see Trips and Insights . Trips shows (as the name suggests) the vacations and getaways you've taken. Insights tracks how much time you've spent walking, driving, and taking public transit every month, along with how far you've traveled and what you spent your time doing.

How to see your Google Maps timeline on the website

You can find the timeline on the Google Maps website too, but it looks a bit different.

1. Open Google Maps on your computer and click the three stacked lines in the top-left corner.

2. Select Your timeline .

You'll be brought to the Timeline page. Here, you can:

• Click one of the blue bars at the top-left of the screen or enter a specific day to see all the places you traveled on that day.
• Click the red Places option in the bottom-left to see every business, attraction, and place of interest you've visited.
• Click the More Trips box to check out the vacations and get-aways you've been on.

You can also double-click a red dot on the map to check out the exact day you traveled to that spot.

If you clicked something and want to reset the map, click Timeline in the top-left to return to your main Timeline page.

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• Your Google Maps timeline shows all the countries, cities, and attractions you've visited.
• You can see your timeline in the Google Maps mobile app and on the website.
• You'll need to make sure you have Location History enabled on your Google account for the timeline to work.

Nearly every major app tracks your location in some way. And while most try to keep this a secret (and won't even tell you why they need it), Google Maps is pretty public when it comes to using your location.

But Google Maps doesn't just use it to give you directions and show your current location . If you have it enabled, you can also create a Google Maps timeline , which lets you see where you traveled on a specific day, any attractions or restaurants you've visited, towns you've been to, and countries that you've traveled in.

Here's how to check your Google Maps timeline — and how to enable Location History so you can make a timeline in the first place.

1. Open Google Maps on your iPhone or Android, and tap your profile picture in the top-right corner.

2. Tap Your timeline .

The screen will change, and a large menu will appear with a variety of options at the top. They'll be a bit different depending on whether you're using an iPhone or Android.

On both devices, you'll see:

• Day: Here, you can see all the places you've visited in a single day. It'll also show you how you got there (via subway, car, etc.) and how long you spent at each location.
• Places: This shows the different restaurants, attractions, shops, hotels, and more you've visited. They'll be sorted into different categories, which you can tap to see a full list.
• Cities: You'll get a list of all the towns and cities you've visited, and when you visited them. Tap a city name to see where you went in that city and how often.
• World: A list of all the countries you've traveled to. Tap a country in the list to see which cities you've gone to.

If you're using an Android, you'll also see Trips and Insights . Trips shows (as the name suggests) the vacations and getaways you've taken. Insights tracks how much time you've spent walking, driving, and taking public transit every month, along with how far you've traveled and what you spent your time doing.

You can find the timeline on the Google Maps website too, but it looks a bit different.

1. Open Google Maps on your computer and click the three stacked lines in the top-left corner.

2. Select Your timeline .

You'll be brought to the Timeline page. Here, you can:

• Click one of the blue bars at the top-left of the screen or enter a specific day to see all the places you traveled on that day.
• Click the red Places option in the bottom-left to see every business, attraction, and place of interest you've visited.
• Click the More Trips box to check out the vacations and get-aways you've been on.

You can also double-click a red dot on the map to check out the exact day you traveled to that spot.

If you clicked something and want to reset the map, click Timeline in the top-left to return to your main Timeline page.

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Google Maps has been tracking everywhere your phone has gone, and now it's ready to share that data with you, and only you. Using a handy new feature called Your Timeline on the Web and Android, you can see all of the places you've visited to plotted on a map, plus detailed itineraries of your travels.

While the prospect of Google tracking your every move is sure to bother some people, I've found that Your Timeline is a really neat tool for keeping track of my trips and vacations, or simply remembering a random day in my life.

If this weirds you out and you don't want Google following you, check out CNET's guide to stopping Google Maps from tracking your location . However, if you're intrigued by this automatically recorded log of the places you go, read on to learn how to make the best use of Your Timeline.

Get started

To protect your privacy, you first need to consent to have Google follow your travels. If at any point you turned on Location History in your Google account, such as setting up Google Now to remember where you parked or commute alerts, then the company is already tracking you.

Check if Location History is enabled for you with these steps:

• Sign into your Google account on a computer.
• Head to the My Account page.
• Click Personal info & privacy and scroll to Places you go.
• If the slider is blue, Location History is on and you're good to go.
• Click Manage Activity below the slider to view Your Timeline .

Look at your maps

True to its name, Your Timeline shows a daily record of every place you've been, the time you arrived and departed, as well as the approximate route you took between locations. If you use Google Photos , pictures you took at the particular place, date and time will show up in your timeline too.

Your Timeline shows the locations you've paid a visit to, day by day. Click to enlarge.

All of that information appears on the Your Timeline page on desktop and in the latest version of the Google Maps Android app. However, you'll get the most features from browsing on a computer. There you'll see a world map with dots on the places you've gone. You can zoom into particular cities to get a more detailed view and click on dots to see the address or point of interest.

On the left side of the page, you can browse various dates to see your available timelines. In my experience, Google doesn't seem to record data from every single day, instead it focusing on trips where you leave your normal area. One my account, I can see the occasional commute or trip to the store, but there's more emphasis on trips that span several days and took me at least 50 miles from home. I also don't have a timeline for every single day, despite having Location History turned on for the last several years. However, your data may vary.

The map view shows every place you've gone that Google has recorded. Click to enlarge.

Editing a timeline

While Google does its best to pinpoint the exact addresses, businesses and points of interest you've hit, it doesn't always get it right. In that case, you can edit the incorrect places in your timeline and add places it missed altogether.

You can edit the places in your daily timelines. Click to enlarge.

• Hover over the name of a place and click the arrow to pick a different option from the menu or search for a specific location.
• To add a new place to your timeline, hover your mouse over the line on the far left until the plus sign appears and click it.
• Search for a location and tell Google approximately when you arrived and departed, then click Save to add it to the timeline.

Though Google has faced a lot of scrutiny over tracking your location and showing it in Your Timeline, I think the feature is a neat way to automatically create a record of your travels. That said, I absolutely understand the privacy concerns that Your Timeline brings up, even though the data is only available for you to view.

If it makes you uncomfortable, simply shut off Location History to stop Google from tracking your locations. But if you're willing to let Google stay on your tail, Your Timeline can be a neat feature to chronicle your daily commutes and bigger trips.

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• Google Maps Timeline tracks travel details like mileage and stops for insight into travel habits.
• New controls and tools in the update enhance editing and deleting timeline data in Google Maps.
• To use Google Maps Timeline, ensure location data is enabled and follow specific steps based on device.

Google Maps is more than a simple navigation tool. Beyond the app's turn-by-turn directions and reviews of local businesses is a feature called Timeline. The Google Maps Timeline is a tool that tracks where you've been, including details like how many miles you traveled, what other stops you made , or even whether you walked, drove, or took public transit. In short, it's a complete comprehensive summary of your activity.

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The Google Maps Timeline tool serves as a sort of digital travel log, allowing you to reminisce and even gain insight into your travel habits or view a full list of the countries you've visited. The automatic tracking based on your device's location can also be a helpful tool for tracking your mileage as a tax write-off. However, Google states that the Timeline is only an estimate, which means it may not be as accurate or convenient as apps that are designed specifically for mileage tracking. Still, the free tool offers several features to track data on how you travel.

Formerly called Location History, a recent update has brought several new controls and data tools to Google Maps Timeline. While the update is removing the tool from computers, it brings more tools for editing and deleting your data inside Google Maps. The Google Maps Timeline is available on both Android and iOS devices.

How to turn on location history on Google Maps

Google Maps' Timeline feature won't work unless you've given the app permission to track and save your location data. If, after opening Google Maps for the first time, you limit the app's access to your data, then it won't have any timeline data saved.

The process for adjusting your location settings varies slightly based on what device you are using.

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Turning on Google Maps Timeline on Android

• Open the Google Maps app.
• Tap your profile picture, then select Your Timeline .
• Tap the more menu, then select Settings & Privacy .
• Scroll to Location Settings , then make sure it says Location is on . If it doesn't say this, tap Location is off to adjust this setting.

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If you change your mind about sharing your location with Google, you can go into the settings and change it any time. Follow the steps above, only instead of Location is on, tap to adjust to Location is Off.

Turning on Google Maps Timeline on iOS

• Open the Google Maps app on your iPhone or iPad.
• Tap your profile picture , then select Your Timeline .
• Select Personal Content , then scroll to the Location Settings options .
• Ensure that the Location settings says Location Service is on . If not, tap on Location Service.
• This opens up the Settings app on your iPhone for the Google Maps app permissions. Adjust the location setting to Always .

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Like with Android, you can turn off location sharing at any time to stop recording details to Timeline. Follow the same steps above, only at step five, adjust the location to Never, ask next time, or while using the app, based on your preferences.

How to see your Google Maps Timeline

Once you've turned on location settings and taken a few trips, your Google Maps Timeline will begin to populate with places that you've been, allowing you to look back on past trips or gain insight into your driving habits.

While the process for turning on the Google Maps Timeline is slightly different between Android and iOS, accessing your data follows a similar process, no matter which mobile device you are on.

• Open the Google Maps app .
• Tap on your profile photo (or your initial, if you haven’t set a profile picture).
• Select Your Timeline .
• In the Day tab , use the arrows to navigate to a different day, or tap "today" and then select the desired day on the map. Or, navigate to the Trips, Insights, Places, Cities, or World tabs to see your past data.

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How to delete your Google Maps locations

While there are many potential uses for the Google Maps Timeline, sharing your location can introduce privacy risks. Google offers users two options to delete their previous location data. The first is to manually delete a selected date or all location history. The second option is to have Google automatically delete all location history after a pre-selected time frame.

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How to manually delete your Google Timeline data

• Tap your profile photo (if you haven't uploaded one, your initial appears here instead).
• Tap the … menu .
• Select Settings on iOS, or Settings and Privacy on Android.
• Scroll down to Location settings .
• Select Delete everything to remove all data, or select Delete some of your history , then select a date range to remove only some dates.

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How to automatically delete your Google Timeline data

If you don't want to remember to go in and manually delete your locations, you can ask Google to delete everything after three months, 18 months, or 36 months. The only difference in the process between iOS and Android is what the Settings menu is called.

• Select your profile picture (or initial, if you haven’t set a profile picture).
• Tap on the … menu located on the top right.
• Choose Settings and Privacy on Android, or Settings on iOS.
• Under location settings, tap Automatically delete location history .
• Follow the instructions on the screen to set your desired auto-delete time frame.

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The Google Maps Timeline has several other settings so that you can customize your list, from adding your Photos to changing your email preferences. To see the full list of options, open Google Maps, tap your profile picture, and then tap your timeline. Next, tap the … menu and choose location and privacy settings.

Here, you can adjust settings like:

• Displaying your Google Photos inside your Timeline, to enhance your Trips memories
• Turn Timeline emails on or off
• Export your timeline data, in case you want to save your information before deleting it from Google, or if you want to import your details into a document
• Deleting or adding an auto-delete schedule to your timeline data

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Arrival/Departure History Now Available on I-94 Webpage

Customs and Border Protection launched a new webpage on May 1 that offers nonimmigrant U.S. visitors access to their I-94 arrival/departure record and their arrival/departure history.

The new CBP webpage allows nonimmigrant travelers to access arrival/departure records going back five years from the request date. This electronic travel-history function means that travelers may no longer need to file Freedom of Information Act requests to receive their arrival/departure history, greatly speeding their process. Travelers will have electronic access to the date and port of entry of their arrivals and departures.

When travelers visit the I-94 webpage they can retrieve their I-94 arrival/departure record number and five-year travel history by entering the required name, date of birth, and passport information.

Clicking on “Get Most Recent I-94” will return the I-94 number, most recent date of entry, class of admission and admit-until date. The information does not reflect changes of status, extension of stay or adjustments of status granted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Travelers then have the option to print the record.

Clicking on “Get Travel History” will return their five-year travel history based on their I-94 records, which they also can print.

Travelers can also cancel pending Freedom of Information Act requests for travel history information—after they have received the information from the new website—by adding their FOIA Request Number and clicking on “Request FOIA Cancellation” button.

CBP began the online version of Form I-94 in April 2013. The positive public response to that streamlining prompted the agency to offer travel histories online as well.

If a traveler has lost a paper form I-94 that was issued prior to the online system and the record is not available online, the traveler can file a Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Non-Immigrant Arrival-Departure Document, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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This article explains how to view your location history using data collected by Google Maps and your iPhone's Location Services. Directions cover iOS 12 and later.

View Tracking History in Google Maps

If Google Maps is installed on your phone and Location Services is turned on for the app, you can easily view your location history with Timeline:

Open Google Maps and tap your profile photo .

Select Your timeline from the menu.

A map opens for the most recent location history, showing your travel route and local landmarks or stops. The map is zoomable, so you can enlarge it for details. Use the menu to switch to other dates.

You can also view your Google Maps history on a desktop or laptop computer by going to timeline.google.com .

See Your Significant Locations on iPhone

If Significant Locations is turned on, your phone will track where you go and tell you which of those locations are considered significant. These locations are stored in the Settings app. Here's how to get there:

Tap Settings .

Scroll down and tap Privacy & Security > Location Services .

Tap System Services at the bottom of the page.

Select Significant Locations (called Frequent Locations in some versions of iOS).

Scroll to the bottom of the screen to find your location history with names and dates.

Apple stores a limited number of locations and doesn't provide precise travel details like Google. The Significant Locations feature provides the place and date on a non-interactive map. If you don't want Apple to track you, toggle off Significant Locations in the Settings app.

How Location Tracking Services Work

Not many people know that the location awareness of their portable devices extends to tracking and recording their location history.

Here's how it works: If you use Google Maps, you need to have the app installed and turn on location services in your phone's settings. For the iPhone's built-in Location Services, you just need to switch on the Significant Locations feature.

Both Google and Apple say they keep this location info private, and you can turn it off or delete it anytime you want.

This feature can actually be really useful. For example, if you're ever in a legal situation or need rescue, having your location history could be really important.

Your carrier will always have a general idea of where you are to ensure phone calls come to you. For everything else, you must turn off Location Services. On Android, go to Settings > Location and toggle it off. On iOS, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services to switch location services off.

No, but if you had previously tracked them with their permission via Find My, then it should show you the last location. Open Find My > People (lower left corner). Their last location will be available.

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How to Get Your USA Travel History Online (Arrivals and Departures)

Do you need to see your US Travel History for a visa application or just to check when you have arrived or departed? Well, you don’t need to look for your old passports and check each page one by one, you can search it online! It’s pretty simple, here’s a guide on How to Get Your US Travel History Online .

The US Customs and Border Protection has a website for visitors to request their travel history or I-94 form. You will only need a few details so that you can get the information online. Feel free to print it too!

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STEP by STEP Guide in Getting your US Travel History Online

STEP 1: Go to this website .

STEP 2: Choose View Travel History option.

STEP 3: Enter the information required and click Next .

STEP 4: You may now view the results for your US travels for the last 5 years.

You can print your information.

You can also get your I-94 results to show your visitor status as well as the last day for your visit.

Please note:

• The information shown is only records of the last five years
• Land border arrivals or departures may not be reflected
• Closed-loop cruise arrival or departures may not be shown
• Change of status or extension of stay is not available
• If you are a US Citizen or Permanent Resident, you can’t get your travel history in this website

See? It’s very easy to retrieve your travel information in case you forgot when you arrived or departed in the US. Before, you need to request from Freedom of Information Act to see your travel records, now, just a few clicks, and you’ll get it! I hope you’ll know how to Get your US Travel History Online after reading this!​

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How to see Apple Maps Timeline and Location history

Unlike Google Maps, which provides detailed location history, Apple Maps offers less information on previously visited places. Google Maps goes into great detail with its Timeline feature, covering years of travels , photos taken at locations, and much more. In contrast, Apple Maps’ Timeline shows only a few recent locations with approximate positions and dates. Today, we’ll show you how to check your Apple Maps Location History, or the closest thing to Google Maps Timeline.

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The difference between the two can be seen as positive or negative, depending on your preferences. If you value privacy over detailed records of your past travels and visited places, Apple Maps adopts a more privacy-focused approach.

Of course, you can install Google Maps on your iPhone or iPad if you prefer Google’s Location History, but Apple Maps can be sufficient for most people.

Now, the question is how to check the location history on Apple Maps. Surprisingly, it is not straightforward, as the option is hidden deep in the Privacy settings.

Here’s what you need to do to check your Location History on Apple Maps:

• Open the Settings app .
• Tap Privacy & Security .
• Select Location Services .
• Tap System Services .

• All notable locations will be at the bottom. You can disable Significant Locations or clear location history here.

All notable locations will be at the bottom. You can disable Significant Locations or clear the location history here.

These locations are collected from all devices using the same Apple account. So, if you are using multiple devices, the list will contain all Significant Locations. This provides some insight into what Apple knows about you, which is minimal compared to Google’s approach with Google Maps.

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Form I-94 arrival-departure record for U.S. visitors

Forms I-94 and I-94W (for nonimmigrants with a visa waiver) record the arrival and departure dates of people visiting the U.S.

Who needs an I-94 form?

Everyone entering the U.S. needs an I-94 or I-94W form except:

• American citizens
• Returning resident aliens
• Non-U.S. citizens with immigrant visas
• Most Canadian citizens who are visiting or in transit

How to apply for or see your current Form I-94

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) typically issues Form I-94 electronically. 

• If you are traveling by air or sea, a Customs and Border Protection officer will issue you an electronic I-94 at your point of entry during the admission process. 
• If you are traveling by land, you can apply for an I-94 in person at your point of entry. Or you can apply within 7 days before entering the U.S. through the official I-94 website or the CBP One app . When you do so, you will pay a $6 fee. 

With the CBP One app or I-94 website, you can also:

• See your most recent I-94 form and print it, in case you need your record of legal admission to the U.S. The CBP One app also allows you to have a digital version of your I-94 on your phone.
• Get a history of your arrivals and departures from the U.S. for the last 10 years
• Find out how long you are legally allowed to stay in the US
• Read frequently asked questions about the I-94

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) sends visitors email reminders about their remaining time in the U.S. In addition, it sends notifications to travelers who may have exceeded their admission period.

Departing the U.S. with Form I-94

In most cases, your departure from the U.S. will be recorded electronically, whether you are traveling by air, land, or sea.

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I-94W for travelers under the Visa Waiver Program through ESTA

Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries must have an approved and current authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) to apply for their I-94W in advance. You can apply through the official I-94 website or the CBP One app .

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Applicants preparing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization , must list each trip outside the United States (in excess of 24 hours). Part 9 of the N-400 application includes a table to list these individual trips.

Generally, you can find your travel history information inside your official passport. Simply review the passport page for date stamps from the various trips. But, in some cases, you may not have your passport or are missing known records.

Personal Travel Records

You may be able to use your personal records to reconstruct travel history. In the absence of “official records” it’s still your duty to estimate the dates of your travel to the best of your ability. Check with relatives you may have visited, review credit card statements, or try to recover old travel records from airline or transportation company frequently flyer statements.

Mistakes on your N-400 application can cause costly delays or a denial.

Foia request for travel records.

If you are unable to locate your travel history records through the methods listed above, you can submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Generally, personal FOIA requests are free (if less than 100 pages of photocopies). Be sure to limit your request to the previous five years. You only need five years of history for the purposes of the N-400 application. A more extensive search will take longer and may even result in a photocopy fee (up to $25). A FOIA request will generally take several weeks.

In some instances, you may have traveled across a U.S. border without any records. This can happen at some land border crossings where you were “waved” across by CBP officer. The CBP office did not provide any stamps or documentation. It’s still your responsibility to record these trips on Form N-400 to the best of your ability.

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• Sep 17, 2024

Paris has long been celebrated for its iconic landmarks, world-class cuisine, and rich artistic history. But beyond the traditional sites of the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, the city holds a deep connection to Black history. Paris has been a beacon for Black culture, from the Harlem Renaissance writers who found inspiration in its cafes to the jazz musicians who filled the nightclubs with their vibrant music.  Exploring these hidden gems offers a fresh perspective on the city while honoring the profound contributions of Black individuals to its cultural tapestry.

Embarking on this journey is more than just sightseeing; it’s about reconnecting with the stories that shaped the African diaspora, paying tribute to Black excellence and feeling the emotional weight of the struggles and triumphs of Black icons. Here are ten must-see locations that will make your Black history tour in Paris unforgettable.

1. Sorbonne University

At the heart of the Latin Quarter stands Sorbonne University, where many African-American intellectuals and artists — such as James Baldwin and Richard Wright — spent time. The university became a place of refuge and intellectual exploration for Black scholars and writers who sought freedom from the racial constraints they experienced back home. Walking the grounds where these figures once stood evokes a sense of pride and a deeper appreciation for their contribution to literature and thought.

2. Place Josephine Baker

Few figures are as iconic in Paris’s Black history as Josephine Baker. An entertainer, civil rights activist and member of the French Resistance during World War II, Baker broke barriers on stage and in life. Place Josephine Baker — located in the 14th arrondissement — is a tribute to her remarkable life. Visiting this square and learning about her legacy provides an emotional connection to a woman who used her fame to fight for equality and justice.

3. Le Musée Dapper

Le Musée Dapper — though currently closed —has long been a center for African art and culture. Named after the 17th-century scholar Olfert Dapper, the museum displayed artifacts from Africa and the Caribbean, offering a space for Paris to acknowledge the richness of African heritage. Visiting the building that housed such a significant collection serves as a reminder of the deep roots of African influence in France, creating a sense of pride and connection to the continent.

4. Rue Blomet

Paris became the unofficial capital of jazz in the 1920s, largely due to the influence of Black American musicians like Sidney Bechet. Rue Blomet — home to the famous Bal Nègre — was a hotspot for jazz lovers. This nightclub brought together Parisians and African-American expatriates who found a sense of freedom and joy through music. Walking down Rue Blomet allows visitors to imagine the vibrant nights of music and dance that once filled the air, reminding us of the power of art to bridge cultures.

5. Eugene Bullard’s grave

The Montparnasse Cemetery houses the grave of Eugene Bullard, the first African-American combat pilot. Bullard fled to France after facing racial discrimination in the United States and became a war hero during World War I. His story of perseverance and bravery in the face of adversity resonates with many who visit his final resting place. The sense of gratitude and admiration felt here connects visitors to the enduring struggle for recognition and respect for Black soldiers.

6. Les Deux Magots

This legendary café in Saint-Germain-des-Prés was frequented by Black writers and intellectuals during the mid-20th century. Writers like James Baldwin, Chester Himes and others used Les Deux Magots as a space to gather, write and discuss the social and racial issues of their time. Sitting at the same tables they did offers an emotional reflection on the power of words and activism. The café remains a symbol of resistance, creativity and community for Black intellectuals.

7. The Pantheon

The Pantheon — one of Paris’s most revered monuments — is the final resting place of Alexandre Dumas, the celebrated author of The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo . Dumas — of mixed African heritage — rose to fame through his literary talents despite the racial prejudices of his time. The honor of being buried in the Pantheon speaks to the cultural impact Dumas made on France. Visiting his grave is a humbling experience, as it highlights the triumph of creativity over adversity.

8. Château de Monte-Cristo

Located just outside Paris, Château de Monte-Cristo is the former home of Alexandre Dumas. The estate — named after one of his most famous novels — is now a museum dedicated to his life and work. Touring the grounds and learning about his accomplishments adds another layer of appreciation for his role in shaping French literature. The emotional resonance of seeing where Dumas lived and created provides a more personal connection to the man behind the iconic stories.

9. Rue de l’Abbé-Grégoire

Rue de l’Abbé-Grégoire is named after Henri Grégoire, an 18th-century French abolitionist and advocate for the rights of Black people. Abbé Grégoire fought tirelessly for the emancipation of enslaved people in France’s colonies and the equal treatment of people of color. Walking down this street is a powerful reminder of the fight for justice that transcended national boundaries. It’s a place where history comes alive, and visitors are reminded of the resilience and determination of those who fought for equality.

10. Fondation Afrique en Visu

The Fondation Afrique en Visu is a unique institution in Paris that celebrates contemporary African photography. The foundation showcases the work of Black photographers from across the diaspora, offering a space for their voices to be seen and heard. Visiting the foundation is not just a visual experience; it’s an emotional one that allows visitors to engage with the stories and perspectives of African and Afro-descendant photographers.

Reflecting on the journey through Black history in Paris

The Black history tour of Paris offers a window into a rich and diverse heritage often overlooked in traditional narratives of the city. From the intellectual gatherings at La Sorbonne to the jazz-filled nights on Rue Blomet, these locations stand as a testament to the profound influence Black individuals have had on Parisian culture. Each site on this tour tells a story of resilience, creativity and the quest for justice that still resonates today.

As you walk through the streets and visit these locations, you’re not just observing history — you’re feeling it. The emotional weight of the past, the struggles and victories, the art and activism all come together to create an experience that leaves a lasting impact. This tour isn’t just about visiting landmarks; it’s about understanding the contributions of Black culture and history to one of the world’s most famous cities.

This story was created using AI technology.

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