Windows 11 Drops Location History API: A Boost for Privacy
Microsoft’s latest update to Windows 11 is turning heads—this time by removing a long-standing function that many users have grown wary of. In a move that emphasizes a commitment to enhanced privacy, the company has announced the...
Microsoft Ends Location History API in Windows 11: What This Means for Your Privacy
Microsoft’s ongoing push for a leaner, privacy-focused Windows 11 experience has taken another decisive step. With the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update (build 26100.712), Microsoft will retire the location history...
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In a move that underscores Microsoft's ongoing effort to modernize and streamline Windows 11, the tech giant is retiring a lesser-known API responsible for maintaining your location history. This change, though subtle in its user-facing impact, marks another step in phasing out legacy features...