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Google says Incognito mode allows users to use Maps without having their activity, such as places searched for or routes navigated to, saved to their Google Account. Tip: During Maps incognito mode, the Google Assistant microphone isn’t available in navigation, but “Ok Google” will continue to work as expected. The feature can be useful when searching for places you would prefer not to appear in your Maps history or recommendations later. For example, you may be looking for a surprise destination, visiting a sensitive location, researching an unfamiliar area or simply wanting to keep some searches separate from your regular activity. By enabling Incognito mode before starting your search, Google Maps will not save those searches or navigation activities to your account. it can help reduce the amount of location-related activity linked to their account While the feature does not make users completely anonymous online. Google Assistant is a system feature that isn’t a part of Incognito mode for Maps, so any information you share with it will be saved as usual.
Here are some features that aren’t available in Incognito mode: