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Apple to Introduce Ads in Apple Maps as Part of Services Revenue Push https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/23/apple-maps-ads-coming-soon/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
Apple to Introduce Ads in Apple Maps as Part of Services Revenue Push

Apple is planning to include ads in Apple Maps search results as soon as this summer, reports Bloomberg. Apple is aiming to earn more money from its...

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Show threadJohn Willis 🔰6d ago

@macrumors I thought I used Apple Maps to avoid that, as I handed them over a thousand dollars for the phone. Google’s ‘explore’ and ‘local vibe’ infuriate me whenever it pops up.

“You know how you opened me to go somewhere? How about going over here?” Is not something I appreciate in a map.

#openstreetmap

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@javbw

What exact need are you trying to fulfill?

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Show threadJohn Willis 🔰6d ago

@mfuhrmann

A map that shows me what I want, not what it is paid to push - especially when it uses valuable screen real estate on functions they won’t let you turn off (all the social/local discovery bullshit tabs in Google maps.

I use almost all functions of the maps - driving, train, cycling, walking, touring, POI search, route planning etc. I am an apple one subscriber.

How many products/apps must we sacrifice on the alter of services/ad revenue?