No signs of upgraded Apple Intelligence as iOS 26.5 arrives for all users

It appears that iOS 26.5 is laying the groundwork for a lot of backend changes like ads in Apple Maps and Apple Intelligence in China, but there are no indications of AI upgrades.

Wesley Hilliard 1 month ago 18

Users get an iPadOS 26.5 update focused on services & subscriptions

Apple has released iPadOS 26.5 for supported iPads, adding Maps ads, new App Store subscription options, and system-level updates as part of a rollout that prioritizes services and developer infrastructure.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 2

macOS 26.5 arrives with no visible changes other than Maps ads & subscriptions

Apple's macOS 26.5 has been released, delivering a quiet update focused on stability, subscription changes, and system-level improvements rather than new user-facing features.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 3

Apple Maps was Tim Cook's biggest mistake

Speaking to employees, outgoing CEO Tim Cook talked about his time leading Apple, citing both the successes he is most proud of, and admitting to the one main failure.

William Gallagher 2 months ago 40

Experience F1 tracks with 3D art in Apple Maps ahead of each race

Apple Maps has been updated with a new "2026 Formula 1 Tracks Around the World" guide that showcases each racing location. Updated 3D art has been added throughout the season.

Wesley Hilliard 2 months ago 4

Apple Maps ads inch closer to release with iOS 26.5 beta 2

Ads will soon make their way to Apple Maps, with the latest iOS 26.5 developer beta offering additional insight into how they'll work.

Marko Zivkovic 2 months ago 4

Apple Maps did not erase Lebanon towns during Israeli attacks, insists Apple

Apple Maps is facing another controversy as social media points to alleged removal of sites in Lebanon, but Apple says it never listed them.

William Gallagher 2 months ago 8

Apple Maps ads are private and launch in the summer

Ads are coming to Apple Maps as part of a new Apple Business service aimed at helping firms connect to local customers, and not pushing those users away to rival map apps.

William Gallagher 3 months ago 10

Apple prepares to add search ads to Apple Maps

Apple is preparing to monetize Apple Maps with advertising, and it could start to roll out to users by the summer.

Malcolm Owen 3 months ago 12

Apple Maps & Apple Ads aren't popular enough for the EU to regulate

The European Union has decided not to add Apple Maps or Apple Ads to list of online services sufficiently large enough to come under the purview of the Digital Markets Act.

William Gallagher 4 months ago 6

Apple services outage hit Apple TV, Maps, & App Store

Catching up on "Pluribus" or updating your apps might not have been possible, as an outage struck multiple Apple Services affecting developers and users alike Tuesday evening.

Wesley Hilliard 5 months ago 2

Apple's Maps & Ads face new EU scrutiny under the Digital Markets Act

EU regulators are investigating Apple for Digital Markets Act violations — but this time it's the company's Maps and advertising services under the microscope.

Amber Neely 6 months ago 4

Podcast

Apple earnings, OLED iPad mini, and Affinity's new apps, on the AppleInsider Podcast

William Gallagher 7 months ago 2

Ads likely coming to Apple Maps in 2026

There are many reasons to prefer Apple Maps to vastly more successful Google Maps, but reportedly the lure of advertising revenue has finally made Apple decide to remove one of them.

William Gallagher 8 months ago 31

Apple Maps now helps cyclists navigate Hong Kong and Taiwan streets

Cyclists in Hong Kong and Taiwan can now tap into Apple Maps for safer, bike-friendly routes.

Amber Neely 10 months ago 0

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