IPS officer removes Google Maps from homescreen, tweet hits people right in the feels

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByTrisha Sengupta
Updated on: Aug 13, 2020 11:44 am IST

“Removed Google map from home screen. Not in use since six months,” tweeted IPS officer Arun Bothra.

At the beginning of the year 2020, no one imagined that life would change so drastically for people across the globe. The ongoing pandemic has shaken up the ways of life and has influenced several habits which were otherwise regular for many. A tweet by IPS officer Arun Bothra details one such change in his habit and it has now prompted people to share their own.

The tweet prompted people to share various comments.(Twitter)
The tweet prompted people to share various comments.(Twitter)

Bothra tweeted, “Removed Google map from home screen. Not in use since six months.”

Since being shared just a few hours ago, the post has already captured people’s attention. Till now, it has gathered more than 1,800 likes and the numbers are increasing. People shared the apps they haven’t used over past few months. Chances are you’ll relate to some or all of the replies.

“And you really don’t know for how long you would not need it,” wrote a Twitter user and shared an image of an iPhone homescreen.

This individual wrote why they had to remove food delivery apps and tweeted:

Here’s what others tweeted:

While many shared how staying home is the necessity of the hour and they’ve removed the apps related to it, this individual provided a smart solution for people to see the world – of course, virtually. They tweeted:

What do you think of the tweet?

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