Apple Maps Now Has Ads
Apple has begun rolling out ads in Apple Maps, with sponsored businesses appearing at the top of search results and in the "suggested places" section for users in the U.S. and Canada. Apple says the ads can be based on approximate location, search terms, or the area of the map being viewed, but are not tied to users' Apple Accounts and personal data remains on-device. 9to5Mac reports: Ads appear…
Apple has introduced advertisements into its Apple Maps service, beginning with sponsored listings in search results and the "suggested places" section for users in the United States and Canada. These ads are based on a user's approximate location, search terms, or the area of the map currently being viewed. However, these ads are not linked to a user's Apple Account, ensuring personal data remains private and secure, as it stays on the user's device and is not collected or shared by Apple or third parties.
The ads appear just like any other business listing, but are distinguishable by a small blue badge indicating they are advertisements.
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