Ads might be coming to Apple Maps next year, letting businesses promote locations directly in search results.
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Apple Maps Could Get Ads in 2026 Ads Might Be Coming to Apple Maps Next Year: What to Expect Ads might be coming to Apple Maps next year , according to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The tech giant could soon follow in Google’s footsteps by allowing local businesses, restaurants, and retailers to promote themselves directly within Apple Maps search results. Image Credits:Prykhodov / Getty Images This move would mark a major shift for Apple, which has long prided itself on a privacy-first ecosystem with minimal advertising. Apple’s Plan to Monetize Maps Gurman’s report suggests that Apple Maps ads will work similarly to how Google Maps displays sponsored locations. Restaurants, stores, and other physical businesses could pay for premium visibility, appearing higher in local search rankings. Apple already runs ads in the App Store, so expanding this model to Maps seems like a natural next step. It’s part of a broader strategy to increase Apple’s advertising revenue across its ecosystem. How Apple Could Stand Out Whi…
