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In his latest Power On newsletter, Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman revealed that Apple’s plans to expand its iOS advertising business are “making progress,” with the next likely target being the built-in Apple Maps app. According to Gurman, users could see integrated ads as early as next year.
Gurman reported that the initiative would allow restaurants and other businesses to pay for enhanced visibility within map search results—placing their listings more prominently for users. The model would mirror the Search Ads system in the App Store, where developers pay to have their apps featured at the top of relevant search results.
A similar approach has long been implemented by Google, whose Google Maps platform enables businesses to promote their locations through paid placements, making it a significant component of Google’s advertising revenue.
The report also noted that Apple intends to leverage artificial intelligence to ensure that its ads are relevant and genuinely useful, while striving to deliver a cleaner and more refined presentation than rival platforms such as Google Maps.
However, Gurman cautioned that this strategy carries the risk of consumer backlash, as map services are fundamentally expected to provide objective and accurate geographic information. Over-commercialization or excessive ad intrusion could compromise the user experience.
Following prior controversy surrounding App Store ads, Apple’s potential expansion of its advertising ecosystem into Apple Maps may once again test the company’s ability to balance revenue growth with user trust and experience.
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