iOS 26.5’s Apple Maps app has two notable changes, here’s what’s new - 9to5Mac

Apple Maps is one of several apps with new features in iOS 26.5, the latest iPhone update. Here’s what’s new for Maps users.

One of my favorite new features in iOS 26.5 is the addition of ‘Suggested Places’ in Apple Maps.

‘Suggested Places’ adds two recommended places to Maps’ search screen every time you tap the search bar to perform a search.

These recommendations are based on two main factors:

Suggested Places tend to refresh often—in my experience nearly every time I open the search screen.