Overview

• Code strings in the iOS 26 developer beta reveal a planned natural language search feature for Apple Maps.
• A new thermal management mode would let Apple Maps turn off the screen to prevent iPhone overheating during navigation.
• Neither feature is available in the public iOS 26 betas at this time.
• Several users report that the thermal management function may already be active in the stable iOS 18 release.
• Apple has not officially confirmed if or when these hidden Maps enhancements will arrive in the fall release.