Overview

• Apple confirms Apple Intelligence now powers Maps queries, enabling multi-constraint searches typed into the standard search field.
• Users can ask for complex combinations, such as kid-friendly museums within 20 minutes that are open now or EV chargers with restrooms nearby.
• New on-device signals—Preferred Routes and Visited Places—personalize results while keeping processing local for privacy.
• Availability varies by hardware and region, with some features delayed in the EU as Apple addresses Digital Markets Act requirements.
• A “Search the way you talk” prompt introduces the feature to iOS 26 users, extending AI search upgrades previously added to Photos, Music, and the TV app.