Google introduces Account Activity

If you’re interested in finding out how you spend your time using Google services (Gmail, search etc) – you’re in luck. Google has just launched a new service that does just that. Called Account Activity, it sends you a monthly (password-protected) report with insights into your signed-in use of Google services. You’ll be able to check how many emails you’ve been sending, or who you contact most frequently as well as what you’ve been searching a lot for.

While it doesn’t really offer any benefits – at least not directly, you can use it to improve your account security. I.e. if you notice logins from a country that you’ve never been to, maybe it’s time you change your password or enable 2-step verification. Google plans to incorporate more services into Account Activity in the future, but in the meantime if you’re keen on checking it out, head here to opt-in for the service.

George Wong
Categories: Web
Tags: Google