Apple Maps had its growing pains. But WWDC26 revealed some serious sophistication. Here's every notable Apple Maps upgrade in iOS 27.

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Find out how to set your iPhone to automatically open Google Maps, Apple Maps, or another app the moment you start wired or wireless CarPlay.

Racing fans will get 3D Apple Maps for the Miami F1 Grand Prix starting May 3 -- and similar immersive content for upcoming F1 races.

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Seems like it had to happen eventually, right? Apple plans to bring ads to Maps on all devices and online, probably in summer 2026.

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Google Maps is becoming smarter with Gemini, with a new interactive and detailed Immersive Navigation view and Ask Maps features.

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Google Maps gets a major upgrade with Gemini integration to deliver a superior hands-free, conversational driving experience.

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Follow these troubleshooting tips if Apple Maps on your iPhone running iOS 26 does not alert you of new directions when the device is locked.

Find out how to share your real-time live location continuously from your iPhone with family and friends who have an iPhone or Android.

Apple is reportedly gearing up to bring ads to its Maps app, letting businesses pay to have their listings featured more prominently.

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Learn all about the new Visited Places feature in the Apple Maps app on iPhone in iOS 26 to keep track of meaningful locations you visit.

See the location of your family members and friends at all times by enabling continuous location sharing between iPhone and Android phones.

Apple Maps helps your EV routing while you’re on the road. It shows charger availability, charging speed and connector types.

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iOS 26 will give CarPlay a new look and make it more functional with support for widgets and Live Activities.

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Apple won't bring iOS 26's "visited places" functionality in Apple Maps and potentially other features to the EU due to regulatory concerns.

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The new Visited Places service in Apple Maps is among the features that'll be unavailable to EU iPhone owners when iOS 26 launches this fall.

Apple will let CarPlay users perform multi-touch gestures like pinching to zoom and pan in mapping and navigation apps, like on their iPhone.

A range of OS 26 AI updates will bring tons of interesting features to core Apple services, from Apple Maps to Apple Fitness+.

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Apple Maps for iPhone and iPad just launched new detailed city experiences and guides ahead of the upcoming Formula 1 2025 season.

Apple Maps now offers reviews for restaurants and hotels that feature insights from Michelin Guide and other expert sources.

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