Ads land in Apple Maps, sparking privacy and UX concerns
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Ads have begun appearing in Apple Maps in the US and Canada, showing up in suggested places and search results. Apple says the ads are privacy-forward, with location data kept on-device and not linked to the Apple ID, but critics argue the move tarnishes Apple’s privacy image and harms user experience, though some see potential map-data improvements; rollout is expanding in coming weeks.
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