iOS 26.5 adds new Apple Maps feature for trending places
9to5mac.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple has introduced a new feature called 'Suggested Places' in the iOS 26.5 beta 1 for Apple Maps, offering users recommendations on where to go next based on trends, recent searches, and other factors.
- The feature appears when users tap inside the search box and displays two suggested locations alongside existing quick-access buttons and recent suggestions.
- While 'Suggested Places' will eventually include sponsored ads, the current beta version only provides organic recommendations without advertisements.
- This update follows Apple's recent announcement about introducing ads to Apple Maps in the US and Canada this summer, signaling a broader enhancement to the app’s discovery capabilities.
- As the feature is in its early beta stage, Apple is expected to refine and expand its functionality over time, with users already noticing dynamic updates based on their search behavior.
