The Verge
Apple Maps has ads now
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Apple has begun displaying advertisements in its Maps application following the company's March announcement that businesses could pay for prominent placement. The ads appear as the first entry in the "suggested places" section within search results on iPhones, and Apple stated they will also display at the top of search results.
Original reporting: https://www.theverge.com/tech/985249/apple-maps-iphone-ads
