Apple Maps now features ads, allowing businesses to pay for top spots in search results and suggested places, with the rollout starting in the US and Canada this week.
The ads are marked with a blue icon
Aug 27, 2026
09:40 am
What's the storyApple Maps has started showing ads in its search results.
The move comes after Apple's announcement in March that it would allow businesses to pay for prime spots on the platform.
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