Google Maps' location-tracking feature, known as Timeline, is undergoing a major update. Previously, Google announced plans to shift this data to local storage. Now, the company is sending out ...

Google Maps will only store your “Timeline” location history on your mobile device starting December 1st, 2024. It will delete your data if you don’t opt in to the new settings by then.

Last December, Google announced a big change to how Maps Location History works. Your location “Timeline” is now being stored on your phone, with Google Maps still rolling out this update.

When Google Maps users activate the auto-delete function for Location History, it will have a default three-month lifecycle. Previously, this default setting was set to 18 months. Screenshot from ...

As of December, Google Maps has rolled out the on-device Timeline location history change. Over the past day, some users have reported that their Google Maps Timeline is missing.

Knowing how to share your location on Google Maps can be a valuable tool. With just a single tap, this feature will let your friends know you’re safe if you’re walking home alone, give your ...

You need to turn on your Location History — it's off by default — in order to activate Timeline. As part of Google Maps' updates, Location History will automatically delete your data after ...

Google Maps saves your location history by default, which means it keeps track of places you go, routes to those places, and any trips you take for ads and other personalization.

Google Maps navigation privacy. There’s no point blocking Google Maps from crowdsourcing your location data. You might be better off using a different navigation app, if you’re uncomfortable.

Google Maps uses this location data for the real-time display of traffic and warnings of traffic jams. You can also see where you were and when on a timeline. Free third-party tool shows heat map ...