Ads Are Coming to Apple Maps This Summer: Here's What to Expect

Apple is preparing ads for Apple Maps in iOS 26.5, with businesses able to pay for placement in search and Suggested Places.

The ads will be clearly labeled and will launch first in the U.S. and Canada on iPhone and iPad.

Apple says the system will not use Apple Account data, but it expands paid discovery inside a core Apple app with no user opt-out.