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

iOS 26.5 adds Suggested Places to Apple Maps search, surfacing two nearby or recently relevant recommendations.

The feature is designed to make place discovery easier while keeping suggestions tied to context and location.

Apple Maps also now includes support and an in-app notice for a future local ads rollout.

That ads feature is expected to launch in the US and Canada, and could affect search and browsing results.