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iOS 26.5 Beta 2 Released with Maps Ads

5 articles • Started 7 months ago • Last updated 7 months ago

Apple released iOS 26.5 beta 2 to developers on April 13, advancing its plans to introduce advertising to Apple Maps. The beta includes a new ads popup feature within the Maps app, marking a significant step toward the commercial rollout of targeted advertisements on the platform. The second beta of iOS 26.5 and corresponding iPadOS 26.5 updates signal Apple's continued refinement of the ads functionality ahead of a broader public release.

Monday, April 13, 2026

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