The map feature in Windows 11 is rarely utilized, especially after Microsoft announced the discontinuation of the API location history, which allowed Cortana to access device history over the past 24 hours.
This April, Microsoft added a new list of services being phased out in Windows 11, including the removal of Windows UWP Map Control and Map Platform API. These tools enabled developers to integrate maps into their Windows applications.
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Microsoft also announced the consolidation of Bing Maps for Enterprises with Azure Maps. This means users still relying on Windows UWP Map Control for map integration will need to consider transitioning to Azure Maps-based alternatives within one year of this discontinuation notice.
Overall, this is a positive development as Windows Maps has been discontinued and is no longer in use.
For details and procedures, you can refer to the official documentation page here. This announcement signals Microsoft’s gradual shift from legacy services to newer, more advanced solutions.
Via: Microsoft
