How to View and Delete Your Location History on Facebook

By  Nancy Messieh,

If you have the Facebook mobile app installed on your phone, chances are it’s storing a lot more of your location history than you realize. While this data is private and only you can see it, in light of Facebook’s recent privacy woes, it can be a little unsettling to see how much location data the social network is saving.

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So how does it work? Facebook explains that if you have Location History turned on in the app, they will periodically log your precise location to your history, even when you aren’t using the app. Fortunately, you can wipe your entire location history, wipe specific instances, and can also disable the feature entirely.

How to View Facebook Location History

To view your location history in a browser:

1. Go to Settings > Location.
2. Click View your location history.
3. You’ll be prompted to enter your password.

To view your location history on your phone:

1. Go to Settings > Account Settings > Location.
2. Tap View your location history.
3. You’ll be prompted to enter your password.

You’ll now be able to see the remarkable amount of location history Facebook has stored due to your use of the Facebook mobile app.

This information includes specific locations you’ve been, as well as data tracking when you’re on the move and saving points along your journey.

You can see your location history listed by date, and can browse the information on a map as well.

How to Delete Facebook Location History

If you’re understandably weirded out by just how much location information Facebook has on you, you can delete it all in one go.

To do that, just click the menu button in the top right corner, and click Delete all location history.

You can also delete location history for specific days. To do this, click the menu button next to the date you want to erase and click Delete this day.

How to Turn Off Facebook Location History

If you want to turn this feature off entirely, you’ll need to do it on the Facebook app.

1. Go to Settings > Account Settings > Location.
2. Under Your Facebook Settings, toggle off Location History.

By turning location history off, that means you won’t be able to use certain Facebook features like Find Wi-Fi and Nearby Friends. Facebook also says that your location history allows them to deliver “relevant ads and helps improve Facebook.”

Facebook isn’t the only social platform that may be hanging on to your location history. Just as is the case with Facebook, you can also view and delete your Google Maps location history that, depending on your settings, might be stored by Google.

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Facebook Privacy Tip: How to Limit Your Data Being Shared With Third Parties

By  Nancy Messieh ,

By now you’ve probably heard that UK-based company Cambridge Analytica reportedly harvested 50 million Facebook profiles and used that data to build software that targets and influences voters.

Cambridge Analytica was able to access the data of millions of users through an app that was used by just a few hundred thousand people. Because Facebook allows apps to access the data of not only those who grant access, but also data shared by their friends, Cambridge Analytica was able to harvest so much more information than they normally would’ve been able to.

The privacy settings you should consider changing (to prevent apps from sharing your data in the future) are all found on the App Settings page.

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1. Kill Switch for Facebook App Permissions

This kill switch feature allows you automatically remove all apps that have access to your account in one easy step. It will also completely disable future logins on third-party sites using Facebook.

1. Go to Settings > Apps > Apps, Websites and Plugins. 
2. Click the Edit button.
3. Click Disable platform.

Changing this setting means:

• You will not be able to log into websites, mobile games, or applications using Facebook. (If you try to, Facebook will prompt you to re-enable Platform.)
• Your friends won’t be able to interact and share with you using apps and websites.
• Instant personalization will be turned off.
• Apps you’ve logged into (with Facebook or Anonymously) will be removed.
• Posts by apps will be removed from your profile.

So for example, if you’ve posted to Facebook automatically using Instagram, those posts will disappear from your profile.

Facebook also points out that apps you’ve previously installed will still have information you have shared with them, and recommends contacting them directly for details on how to remove this data.

2. Revoke or Edit Individual Facebook App Access

If you prefer a selective approach, you can pick and choose which apps have access to your profile, as well as choosing what kind of information you share with them. (If you’ve already disabled Facebook Platform, you won’t see these settings.)

1. Go to Settings > Apps.
2. In the list of apps, click the Edit Settings (pencil) button.
3. In the popup window that opens, you can uncheck specific items that are being shared. This may include your friend list, email address, and who can see items shared on your Facebook profile through this app.
   You will find that with some apps, there are certain items that can’t be unchecked including name, age, profile picture, and any other public information.
4. To completely remove the app, click the X button associated with each app.

3. Prevent Your Friends From Sharing Your Data

If you’ve disabled Facebook’s Platform setting, this feature will already be turned off. But if you choose to keep Platform enabled, at least disable this setting that was integral to Cambridge Analytica’s software.

1. Go to Settings > Apps > Apps others use. 
2. Click the Edit button.
3. Uncheck all the items that friends could be unknowingly be sharing from your profile.

In addition to adjusting your Facebook privacy settings, you’ll probably also want to take precautions to prevent Facebook from selling your browsing data to advertisers.

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The Best Camera Apps for Android and iOS

By  Christine Chan  

Most modern smartphones come with powerful camera features that most of us haven’t given a second thought about. Chances are we probably just fire up the default camera apps on our phones for quick snapshots that we don’t want to miss.

But what if you want to get more out of your device’s camera hardware? Fortunately, there are some great third-party options on both Android and iOS that can bring out the best in our smartphone cameras.

In this article, we list the best camera apps for keen smartphone photographers everywhere.

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1. Camera+

Camera+ has been available for years now, but it’s still one of the best options out there for native iOS camera replacements.

With Camera+, users will find a fast and responsive interface that is fun to use and still manages to pack in a ton of powerful features. You can have separate focus and exposure points, enable Portrait Mode, go into Macro mode, and more.

The app comes with some basic photo adjustment tools, a wide variety of filters and scene modes for different landscapes, borders, frames, crops, and the cool Clarity HDR setting. With Clarity, Camera+ makes intelligent adjustments to your image that can reveal hidden details and make your photos pop.

There’s also the Lightbox, which is where you review all shots taken in Camera+ and save only the good ones. This also uses iCloud sync, so your Lightbox photos go with you regardless of device.

Camera+ may be long in the tooth, but it continues to make impressive improvements each time Apple adds new features to the iPhone’s camera.

Download: Camera+ Lite for iOS (Free)
Download: Camera+ for iOS ($2.99)

2. Camera ZOOM FX

You have to be fast to capture the perfect moment, and that’s what Camera ZOOM FX offers.

Camera ZOOM FX claims to be the fastest camera on Android, and it surely lives up to this bold claim. In fact, Camera ZOOM FX is great for its killer speed burst mode that shoots at up to 50 frames per second, which is fantastic for action shots. It also has an image stabilizer to ensure you don’t end up with a blurry photo.

Keeping up with the speedy theme, Camera ZOOM FX has a fast and responsive material interface. There are full manual controls, the ability to combine multiple shooting modes, RAW capture, photo editing tools, tilt-shift, collage-maker, and much more.

Download: Camera ZOOM FX for Android (Free)
Download: Camera Zoom FX Premium for Android ($3.99)

3. Manual – RAW Custom Exposure Camera

Minimalists can also get pro-level features without sacrifices, thanks to Manual.

In Manual, photographers can manually (hence the name) adjust settings that aren’t accessible normally: shutter speed, ISO, white balance, focus, and exposure. You can tweak each of these to your liking to deliver outstanding results in the final image. It also means you’re in full control of the photo’s outcome.

Download: Manual for iOS ($3.99)

Extra details that Manual provides include basic histograms and photo maps integrated right into the viewfinder as you compose your shots. A rule-of-thirds grid overlay helps you get the perfect composition every time you shoot.

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4. Camera FV-5

If you’re looking for a professional-level app to replace your Android camera, then look no further than Camera FV-5.

With Camera FV-5, photographers have DSLR-like manual controls at their fingertips. Any photographic parameter in Camera FV-5 is adjustable, including exposure, ISO, light metering, white balance, shutter speed, and even the program mode. The viewfinder also displays useful EXIF data, such as exposure time, aperture, and f-stop.

When you want to take incredible nightlife shots, there’s a long exposure mode in Camera FV-5 that makes it possible. You can even take timelapse videos. All photos taken with Camera FV-5 can be saved as JPG, true 16-bit RAW DNG, or lossless PNG formats.

Download: Camera FV-5 Lite for Android (Free)
Download: Camera FV-5 for Android ($3.95)

5. Halide – RAW Manual Camera

If you’re seeking power, functionality, and intuitiveness, then Halide is one to check out. Halide is the brainchild of a former Apple designer and Twitter developer, so the end result is a work of genius.

Halide focuses on gesture control, which feel natural and instinctual on iOS. Just swipe to change exposure and manual focus. There’s also focus peaking, allowing you to see what’s in focus instantaneously. There’s a fully automatic shooting mode, but you can also manually change the shutter speed, ISO, and white balance too.

For those with Portrait Mode devices (recreate Portrait Mode on any iPhone), Halide’s Depth mode gives you the fastest Portrait shots ever. There’s no waiting, Depth Peeking, and even a live depth map view. The custom interface for Halide on an iPhone X (read our review of the iPhone X) also makes it possible to use the app with just one hand.

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Other cool things about Halide include the live histogram, grid overlay to compose shots, and the ability to shoot in RAW. It gives you everything you need to create perfect shots quickly.

Download: Halide for iOS ($4.99)

6. VSCO Cam

The Visual Supply Company is well-known for its community and tools for creators, by creators. And VSCO is an excellent camera and all-in-one photo editor.

VSCO has a minimalist camera mode, but it’s packed with powerful features. Smartphone photographers can shoot in RAW mode with a simple toggle, manually adjust white balance, ISO, exposure, and enable to grid overlay and lever for perfectly composed photos.

Once the moment’s caught, just hop on over to VSCO’s powerful Studio. From here, you can apply expertly crafted filters and make fine adjustments to the image for a professional and unique perspective. Then make sure to upload it and share with the rest of the VSCO community.

Download: VSCO Cam for iOS | Android (Free)

7. ProCam 5

Looking for a camera app that does it all, including video? Then ProCam 5 is your best bet.

ProCam 5 is the Swiss Army knife of iOS camera apps. It manages to include everything you need for still photo shooting, such as night and burst modes, slow shutter tools, Portrait Mode, and even 3D photos. But on top of it all, ProCam 5 does video (tips for professional looking videos), which is missing from most camera apps.

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With ProCam 5, photographers can shoot high-resolution video up to 4K Ultra HD quality, and edit them right in the app itself. It’s even possible to do timelapse videos. Either way, you’ll have full access to the manual controls ProCam 5 offers, so both video and photos will look amazing.

You don’t even need a separate photo editing app with ProCam 5, as it comes with a full photo editing suite. You get nondestructive editing with gorgeous filters, lenses, basic and pro-level adjustment tools, perspective correction, background music for videos, and much more.

Download: ProCam 5 for iOS ($5.99)

8. Camera MX

Do you want quality for the low price of free? Then give Camera MX a try.

Camera MX has a super simple and clean interface that is fast and gets out of the way, so you can focus on your photos. It’s capable of both still photos and video recording, and even has the ability to “Live Photos,” like the ones on iOS that move when you press on them.

The “Shoot-the-Past” Burst Mode lets you check out captured sequence shots that took place before you even pressed the shutter button, so you never miss the moment. You can pause video recordings to apply cuts in real time, and preview filters and effects as you shoot. Or you can capture now and do edits later with Camera MX’s photo editing tools.

Download: Camera MX for Android (Free)

9. ProShot – RAW, DSLR Controls & Video

ProShot turns your iPhone or Android smartphone into a DSLR, but at a fraction of the cost.

Just like a real DSLR, ProShot gives users Auto, Program, Manual, and two configurable Custom modes. No matter which mode you shoot with, you’re in control of exposure, focus, ISO, shutter speed, white balance, torch intensity, and more, complete with dials that replicate the DSLR experience. ProShot captures in RAW format (more Android apps for shooting RAW), so all data is intact for post-processing.

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Video recording is possible with ProShot as well, up to 4K resolution, so it’s a full replacement. Burst mode and time lapse deliver high quality results, so each moment gets captured as it happens. For distinctive experimentation, the Light Painting mode (in beta) lets you easily paint with light.

Download: ProShot for iOS | Android ($3.99)

10. Open Camera

Do you support open source apps on Android? Then Open Camera is a must. This open source camera app is completely free and has no in-app purchases, unlike Camera MX. And since it’s open source, it’ll keep getting support over time.

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Open Camera allows smartphone photographers to take better photos with manual controls, auto-stabilization, remote controls and voice commands, grid overlays, cropping guides, HDR, and more. You can even record video, and it’s completely customizable, from the volume keys to optimizing GUI for left- or right-handed users.

Download: Open Camera for Android (Free)

Making You a Better Smartphone Photographer

While there are many camera apps available to replace your smartphone’s default option, these are some of the best out there. Some are free, while some cost a few dollars, but we think they’re well worth the money.

It’s important to remember that while these camera apps provide you with powerful tools and full control, you’ll still need to know how to take a good photo and be open to advice on improving your photography.

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