Apple Maps ads have finally arrived after months of buildup, with the first sponsored listings rolling out on iPhones across the US and Canada.

An example of an Apple Maps ad

An example of an Apple Maps ad
In March, Apple confirmed it would bring ads to Apple Maps. The ads were part of the greater Apple Business rollout.
It wasn’t known exactly when Apple would begin rolling out the ads, but the company had set a tentative release date for Summer 2026. And, true to its word, we’re now seeing ads popping up in Apple Maps.