iOS 26.5’s Apple Maps app has two notable changes, here’s what’s new
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Key Points:
- iOS 26.5 introduces a new ‘Suggested Places’ feature in Apple Maps, which displays two recommended locations on the search screen based on trending spots nearby and the user’s recent search history.
- The ‘Suggested Places’ recommendations update frequently and adapt to the user’s current location or recent search areas, such as local spots or destinations like New York City.
- iOS 26.5 also prepares Apple Maps for the upcoming launch of ads in the US and Canada by adding compatibility and displaying a notification about local ads based on location and search activity.
- Apple assures users that advertising information in Maps will not be linked to their Apple Account, addressing privacy concerns amid the phased rollout of ads.
- The new ads feature has caused some confusion among users and observers, as the update includes an ads notification without fully launching the ad service yet.