Apple Lays Groundwork for Ads in Maps With iOS 26.5

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By Juli CloverMar 30, 2026, 5:05 pm131 pts
Apple is planning to introduce ads to the Apple Maps app in the near future, and the iOS 26.5 beta lays the groundwork for the feature. Code in the update says the following: "Maps may show local ads based on your approximate location, current search terms, or view of the map while you search." Apple also says…

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