iOS 26’s Apple Maps feature can save you from traffic, here’s how to set it up
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Key Points:
- iOS 26 introduces a new Apple Maps feature that learns users' regular routes and provides proactive alerts about significant traffic delays before they start their journey.
- The feature sends push notifications about potential delays and displays relevant route information in the Maps ‘Suggestions’ widget for timely updates.
- Users must opt in to enable this feature due to privacy concerns, with location data and route preferences stored locally on the device and not linked to the user's Apple Account.
- The opt-in prompt appears within the Maps app, but users can also enable the feature manually via Settings under Maps location options.
- This update aims to help users better manage their commutes by adapting to changes in routine and offering early warnings about traffic disruptions.