Apple Maps could finally get ads

Apple Maps may get paid placements as part of new ad strategy
Apple is exploring ways to monetize its Maps app, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. 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 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,
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 Maps paid search ads under consideration in monetization push
Apple is once again considering adding advertising to Apple Maps, a move that could help bump up its growing Services revenue even more.
Apple Maps Will Copy Google Maps' Worst "Feature"
Apple is again considering bringing advertisements to Apple Maps, as it is looking into more ways to monetize its mapping platform
Apple changes Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on maps, following Google's lead
Apple Maps changed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America Tuesday, after Google Maps changed the body of water's name on Monday.
Could Ads Be Coming to Apple Maps?
Both then and now, Gurman’s sources suggest that Apple Maps ads will take a form similar to the App Store’s search ads — and those in Google Maps. These wouldn’t be random banner ads for products on Amazon but rather the ability for businesses to pay for top placement when users search for specific terms.
Apple Maps follows Google, relabels Gulf of Mexico as America
Apple Maps has quietly been updated to change the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" when viewed by U.S. users. This comes a mere day after Google made the same change to its own Maps app.
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
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Apple Maps may soon get ads, letting businesses pay to boost visibility
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Apple Maps May Introduce Ads Similar To Google Maps As iPhone Maker Explores New Revenue Stream, Says Top Analyst
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