<ul><li>Your phone knows where you sleep, work, and binge-watch Netflix. Apps like Instagram and Google Maps log your location thousands of times a day, while your smart TV or thermostat hands hackers a backstage pass to your life.</li><li>You can shut down these hidden tracking features and lock your IoT gadgets in just 5 minutes.</li><li>A quick challenge is to open Google Maps, tap your profile picture, and go to Timeline to see how many days it tracked you this week.</li><li>Another step is to stop ad stalking and disable Google's diary to enhance your privacy.</li></ul>

How to Turn Off Your Phone’s Hidden Tracking Features (in 5 Minutes)

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