Apple Lays Groundwork for Ads in Maps With iOS 26.5

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 ...

iOS 26.5: New features, release date, more

OS 26.5 has more new features and changes for iPhone users. Here's everything we know so far about the update for iPhone.
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I've tried out the biggest addition to iOS 26 Maps — here's what I like and what I don't

Anytime Apple rolls out an iOS update, one of the first built-in apps I check is Maps. Apple has put a lof of effort into fine-tuning its mapping app so that a Google Maps vs. Apple Maps comparison is ...

iOS 26.5 beta includes RCS encryption and hints at future Apple Maps ads

Adverts and encryption ...

iOS 26.5 Public Beta Is Out, And It Quietly Changes How Apple Maps Works

OS 26.5 Beta 1 is here! What’s new?! pic.twitter.com/nSrkxNnSUj — Andrew Clare (@andrewjclare) March 30, 2026 The iOS 26.5 ...
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iOS 26 Made One Of Apple Maps' Best Features Even Better

As with every other iOS update, the latest iOS 26 release brought with it several new features that users can check out after updating, since not all of them are enabled by default. After reviewing ...

Apple releases iOS 26.5 public beta 1: Check new features, how to install

Apple iOS 26.5 Public Beta 1 Update, eligible devices and how to install: iOS 26.5 public beta brings Maps suggestions, ad ...