Apple’s new Maps will learn your commute

Apple is set to enhance its Maps application, introducing intelligent features designed to better understand and assist with your daily commute. During the recent WWDC event, the tech giant revealed that the upcoming iOS 26 update will allow Apple Maps to learn your usual travel patterns, such as routes taken to work, home, or school pickup. With this new functionality, your iPhone will proactively suggest the best routes based on real-time traffic conditions, ensuring you can check your commute before hitting the road. Notably, even if you don’t actively seek directions on a common route, your iPhone will offer alternative paths to help you avoid delays caused by heavy traffic or unexpected slowdowns. This initiative aims to streamline the commuting experience and help users reach their destinations punctually. In addition, iPhone users will benefit from a feature that allows their device to remember frequently visited restaurants or shops. This capability not only aids in recalling where you've been but also provides a convenient way to view past locations in the Maps library. Users will have control over this information, with the option to delete visited places effortlessly, and all data will be protected by end-to-end encryption. This significant update to Apple Maps is just one highlight from WWDC 2025, where the company also unveiled a redesign of its software interface, provided app developers access to on-device AI models, and announced deeper integration of OpenAI’s ChatGPT within iPhone functionalities.