Apple wants to put ads in Maps

Apple Maps may get paid placements as part of new ad strategy
In a recent report, Gurman details how Apple is looking to expand advertising across its services, with sources pointing to an all-hands meeting where the Maps team discussed potential strategies. Apple has previously explored the idea of search-based ads for Maps.
Apple Maps could finally get ads soon
It’s 2025, and somehow, Apple Maps still doesn’t have ads. While virtually all of the competition has implemented some form of advertisements in their mobile
Apple Maps Might Start Showing Ads
Apple is "exploring" the idea of showing search ads in the Apple Maps app, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Back in 2022,
Get ready to be annoyed: Apple wants to put ads in Maps
Open the App Store app on your iPhone and pretty soon you’ll spot an ad: I’m seeing one for Temu on the front page, and a search for “monster hunter” surfaces another for Honkai: Star Rail before we get to any games of that name. This is mildly annoying and makes it slightly harder to find the apps you want, but including ads makes Apple money.
Apple could copy this Google Maps feature, and all of us will hate it
Apple is considering adding ads to its Maps app, much like Google Maps. It could prioritize paid search listings and more. Read on!
Apple Considering Search Advertising By Monetising the Maps App
Reports say that Apple is thinking about making money off of its Maps software by incorporating Apple Maps Paid Search
Apple may be about to try sneaking ads into one of its default apps
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Apple is revisiting the idea of placing ads in Apple Maps
newsletter. Apple already shows ads in the Apple News and Stocks app, and Gurman says “Apple is giving this notion more thought.” The company said it’s exploring potential monetization ...
Apple Maps may soon get ads, letting businesses pay to boost visibility
Bloomberg suggests that Apple Maps could look to implement ads in the same fashion as Google Maps, where a business or ...