Google has confirmed it inadvertently erased some Google Maps Timeline data belonging to a number of people. The company told CNET the incident resulted from a temporary technical issue but did ...

Those of you who use the Google Maps Timeline to keep track of past trips and directions may notice that your data has mysteriously vanished. Well, not so mysteriously. The fault lies with Google ...

Google had instructed both iOS and Android users to update their Google Maps Timeline settings to shift primary storage of their data from Google’s servers to their own devices, with those who ...

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Around 2024, Google removed the ability to view your Timeline data (previously known as Location History) on your web browser — meaning the feature is now only available in the Google Maps ...

Google Maps' Timeline feature is a great way to look back on your past travels—if you have the data to look back on. Timeline users over the past couple of weeks have noticed that their data is ...

Earlier this month, some Google Maps users found that their Timeline location history was missing, but the company has now fixed the issue. In a statement to us today, Google acknowledged the “N ...

Take back control of your privacy: discover how to stop Google from tracking your location and learn why turning off location ...

The Google Maps Timeline has long been a useful though slightly uncomfortable feature that maintains a complete record of everywhere your phone goes (and probably you with it). Google recently ...