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Britta O'Boyle

Apple's next major iOS update bringing controversial new feature to your iPhone

Apple Maps on an iPhone 16 Pro Max.
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The latest iOS 26.5 beta has a new pop up in Apple Maps suggesting ads are nearly here.

The pop up says the ads will be based on your approximate location, current search terms, or view of the map while you search.

It’s usually good news when a new software update arrives. Typically, whether you’re talking about an iPhone or an Android phone, it means you’re about to get a few new features come to your device. These could be anything from new emojis to camera functions, but the idea of software updates is to usually to enhance your experience, rather than hinder it.

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