""Maps may show local ads based on your approximate location, current search terms, or view of the map while you search.""
""Apple does not plan to collect or store Maps app data, or share it with third parties.""
""Businesses in the U.S. and Canada will be able to show ads in search results and at the top of a 'Suggested Places' section in the app.""
""Ads in the Maps app will have a clear 'Ad' label, much like the ads shown in the App Store search results.""
Apple plans to introduce advertisements in the Apple Maps app, with the iOS 26.5 beta laying the groundwork for this feature. Local ads will be shown based on users' approximate locations and current search terms. User privacy is prioritized, as Apple will not link location data or ad interactions to Apple accounts, nor will it collect or store Maps app data. Ads will appear in search results and the new 'Suggested Places' section, clearly labeled as 'Ad.'
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