Code in the newest iOS 26 beta might have revealed two intriguing new features in the works for the Apple Maps app.
Apple shared plenty of exciting updates about iOS 26 at WWDC 2025, but as new versions of the beta have rolled out, data miners have been digging up even more features that Apple has yet to announce. The latest leak comes from iOS developer Steve Moser, who uncovered two new features for Apple Maps in iOS 26 beta 3.
There’s no guarantee these new features will be available when iOS 26 launches publicly this fall. In fact, it’s entirely possible that we never see the features at all. That said, there is a pretty solid chance both will eventually make their way to the Apple Maps app, especially considering the code is included in the latest beta.Natural-language search for Apple Maps
Currently, searching on Apple Maps is like using a search engine. You’re going to get the best results by using keywords and location names.
