Cultofmac iconCultofmacAug 26, 2026

Apple Maps ads go live on iPhone, and some users aren’t happy

Apple Maps ads begin showing up for iPhone and iPad users in the United States and Canada, and a backlash is brewing. Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.

Apple Maps ads go live on iPhone, and some users aren’t happy

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