Google Maps Timeline Data Lost: Technical Glitch Leaves Users with No Recovery Options
2025-03-24
A technical issue with Google Maps has resulted in the loss of Timeline data for numerous users. Google recently transitioned Timeline data storage from the cloud to local devices to improve privacy. However, a technical glitch during this transition led to the accidental deletion of location history for many. Google has confirmed the issue; only users who proactively created encrypted cloud backups can recover their data.
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