Overview

• Google is shifting its Maps Timeline feature from cloud storage to on-device storage to enhance user privacy and control.
• Users must update their Timeline settings by May 18 to prevent automatic deletion of their cloud-stored location history.
• The transition requires users to select how long to retain location data on their devices and whether to continue sharing data with Google.
• Specific deletion deadlines vary, with many users receiving final warnings ahead of the May 18 cutoff.
• Users can check their personalized deadline and manage settings in the Timeline section of Google Maps account settings.