Summary: Microsoft has announced the removal of the Location History feature from Windows 10 and 11, affecting apps like Cortana that rely on this data. This change means that location data will no longer be collected or stored locally on devices. Developers are advised to migrate from the deprecated API to avoid future issues with their applications.
Affected: Microsoft Windows (Windows 10 and 11)
Keypoints :
- Deprecation of the Location History feature means users’ location data will no longer be saved.
- The Geolocator.GetGeopositionHistoryAsync API will be removed, impacting applications relying on historical location data.
- Developers need to update their applications to prevent malfunctions, and users can clear their recent location data in settings.
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