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Key findings from ZDNET
- Apple Maps now automatically tracks and lists the places you visit.
- You can manage, edit, or delete your visited locations on Maps.
- Visited locations can be disabled or set to auto-delete.
With iOS 26, Apple has added a new feature to its Maps app. Known as Places visitedThis option tracks the places you visit. This feature seems useful as it offers a way to easily find and return to previous locations.
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But any feature that tracks your whereabouts could raise a red flag. Apple promises that the information is encrypted and that no one at the company will be able to read it. Still, you may want to manage or even disable this option. Here are the steps.
How to use visited places on Apple Maps – and turn it off
First, consider turning on the Visited Places feature in Maps to see how it works, then decide if and how you want to use it.
Go to Settings, select Apps and choose Maps. Tap the Location setting and turn on the switches for Precise location and Visited places if they are off.
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Tap anywhere to view it. You will find all the details about it, including location, opening hours, contact information and reviews. You can also get directions to get there.
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You can then manage each individual location. To do this, tap the ellipsis icon next to a specific location. From the menu, you can add it to your regular Places lists, share the location with someone else, add a note to the location, rate it, indicate if the location is wrong, and remove it.
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By default, a Visited Location is stored for three months. If you want to increase this duration, swipe down and tap Keep Visits. You can then change the duration to one year or forever. After choosing a new duration, tap Save.
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Finally, you can disable visited locations entirely. To do this, go to Settings, select Apps and choose Maps. Tap the Location setting and turn off the Visited places option.
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