iOS 26.5 beta 2 gives Apple Maps a new ads popup Ryan Christoffel | Apr 13 2026 - 11:21 am PT | Apr 13 2026 - 11:21 am PT iOS 26.5 beta 2 arrived today , and with it Apple Maps has gained a new popup regarding the forthcoming rollout of ads. …
… Apple noted in its announcement that all ads will be clearly marked to ensure transparency for Maps users. Privacy is a major focus of the advertising rollout. The new Maps ads build on Apple’s existing privacy-first approach to advertising. …
… Ads haven’t officially launched yet in Apple Maps. Apple previously said they would launch this summer. However, iOS 26.5 introduces compatibility for the forthcoming rollout. And it notifies users via a new ads popup when Apple Maps is opened. …
… With the new boarding pass experience, Apple Wallet shows you all the key details about your flight. This includes in-depth airport information in Apple Maps, support for sharing your flight information with other people, and quick access to tracking your AirTag-equipped luggage in the Find My app. …
… Apple touts strong user privacy protections for its ads rollout. Per the press release : Ads on Maps builds on Apple’s broader privacy-first approach to advertising, and maintains the same privacy protections Maps users enjoy today. …
… These new Apple Wallet additions will be joined by the following upcoming rollouts. Upcoming rollouts announced for Apple Wallet Here’s a preview of upcoming additions to the Wallet app based on previous announcements. …
… 2: Apple Maps support Apple Maps lets you download maps for offline use, but otherwise it only works when connected via Wi-Fi or cellular. But according to Bloomberg , Apple is working to make Maps available over satellite too. …
… More Apple Business news today: Apple Business Essentials goes free as Apple merges enterprise tools into Apple Business Apple takes aim at Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 with new hosted business email Ads are coming to Apple Maps in the US and Canada this summer with a privacy-centric focus Do…
Apple rolls out macOS 26.5 RC, here’s what’s coming Marcus Mendes | May 4 2026 - 10:14 am PT | May 4 2026 - 10:14 am PT Developers and public beta testerscan now download the first Release Candidate of macOS 26.5, ahead of the official rollout in the coming days. …
… In fact, across all of Apple’s operating systems, the most significant change in the most recent beta releases was a new popup on Apple Maps on iOS, which lays the groundwork for the upcoming rollout of ads on the platform. …