Android Authority reveals that in December 2023, Google began to save your location history to the device instead of the cloud. But the emails suggest that that’s going away soon. Some emails mention a November 19 deadline for the new changes, while others say December 1. Given this ambiguity, it is best to act as soon as possible.

Google’s location-tracking Timeline feature will soon only record the most recent three months of your location history, with prior history wiped unless instructed otherwise.

Google Maps is not resting on its laurels. The tech giant recently announced that it is giving it a massive AI upgrade with five new features.

Use Google Maps to avoid crowds and plan visits efficiently. Improve business visibility by managing the Google Maps listing. Enhance road safety by reporting accidents and checking real-time hazards.

Ahead of the holiday season, Google Maps is rolling out a handful of new features, like reporting transit delays. When viewing a transit station in Google Maps, you’ll get a new “Report delay” button that brings up the list of lines.