Apple Maps now includes advertisements, and the article notes that some critics view the change as a poor move for the app. It also says users cannot turn the ads off.
WHO:Some critics
WHAT:Apple Maps added advertisements that users cannot turn off
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:The ads being added to Apple Maps is the trigger for the criticism.
Reporting from 2 identified publishers across this event arc.
