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Google allows you to delete browsing history from the last 15 minutes instantly.

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  Let's get to the point:  People who need to quickly and easily delete their browsing history from mobile devices are in luck. Google has now begun rolling out its privacy feature, previously announced by the company. It will erase the last 15 minutes of search history. Google I/O 2021 was when the company first announced the "quick delete," along with several privacy- and safety-focused tools. It was a highly requested feature by users, according to the firm. The tool is currently only available for iOS users, but it will soon be available on Android. According to the company. To use quick delete, you must be signed in to Search with a Google Account. To access this option, users can tap on the avatar icon and choose "Delete last 15 mins." Desktop users can delete all their app and web activity automatically (via Activity Controls) every three, eighteen, or thirty-six months. They also have the option to manually remove all history or to delete each entry indi

Taliban battle their way into western Afghan city

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The Taliban have entered a key city in western Afghanistan as they continue a rapid advance before Nato troops leave. All government officials in Qala-e-Naw, provincial capital of Badghis province, had been moved to a nearby army base, the local governor told the BBC. He said the militants were moving "towards the centre of the city" and there was heavy fighting with government troops. The Taliban gains come as the US, UK and allies withdraw after 20 years. The vast majority of remaining foreign forces in Afghanistan have left ahead of an 11 September deadline, leaving the Afghan military in sole charge of security. Local sources told the BBC the Taliban moved on the prison in Qala-e-Naw and freed about 400 inmates, including more than 100 of the group's fighters. Afghan forces guarding the prison are reported to have surrendered without a fight. Governor Hisamudin Shams said he had seen the Taliban in the district of Qala-e-Naw where he lives, and the headquarters of the