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Coverage· Apple· Published Aug 25, 2026

Apple Maps Ads Launch in the U.S. and Canada Without an Opt-Out

Apple Maps ads are now appearing for iPhone and iPad users in the United States and Canada. They show up in search-related placements and Suggested Places, carry a blue “Ad” label, and cannot be disabled.

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Signal Summary

Apple announced the Maps advertising plan in March and said the rollout would begin in late summer. Ads started appearing over the last few days and are expected to increase in the coming weeks. They can appear at the top of search results, with one ad per set of results; Apple says interactions are not associated with Apple Accounts and data is not shared with third parties.

Why It Matters

The change puts paid placements directly into Apple Maps search and location discovery, with no setting to turn them off. As Apple expands the rollout, users will encounter a changed results layout and will need to distinguish sponsored listings from other places.

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  • MacRumorsDocumentOriginal

    Apple Maps Ads Are Here, and There's No Way to Turn Them Off

    Juli Clover

    “Ads in Apple Maps are live in the United States and Canada, which means iPhone and iPad users will see them when searching for locations and when viewing Suggested Places. Apple announced plans to bring ads to the Maps app in March, and said the feature would roll out starting in late summer.…”
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