New ‘MapsIntelligence’ framework found in iOS 26.2 hints at smarter search, review summaries, and Siri integration.
Since Apple Intelligence was announced in 2024, we’ve only seen the rollout of a few basic features, including Writing Tools and Genmoji, while more advanced features, such as the new Siri with deeper integration with apps, have been delayed without a clear schedule. Still, Apple has been working to expand support for Apple Intelligence, and Apple Maps may be the next app to gain some AI features.
Following the release of the first beta of iOS 26.2 on Tuesday, Macworld found evidence of Apple’s plans to bring its AI tools to Apple Maps. More specifically, the company aims to make searching within Maps more natural and accurate.
The update reveals a new framework called “MapsIntelligence,” which was already referenced in iOS 26.1. But code added with iOS 26.2 reveals a bit more about what Apple has been planning and what we can expect from this AI integration.
