Apple Maps Adds Weekly Updated Local Lists to iOS 27
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The Tech TL;DR:
- Apple Maps rolled out a new feature called Local Lists in iOS 27, surfacing weekly-updated collections of trending places in the U.S.
- The lists are hidden within the search field under a Trending Restaurants section, which often requires dismissing the keyboard to view.
- Ranked from 1 to 20, the listings track locations climbing in popularity based on user views, shares, and interactions within Apple Maps.
Local Lists expand on the existing Guides feature in Apple Maps by delivering automated, weekly updates for trending locations, 9to5Mac reported.
Apple designed the feature to help users find spots for meeting friends and dining. The system derives all insights with privacy in mind without tying data to individual users, according to Apple Newsroom.
Finding Local Lists on iOS 27
Finding the feature requires tapping into the search field in Maps and scrolling down past the keyboard to reveal the Trending Restaurants section. On an iPhone 18 Pro, the section remains hidden by default until users dismiss the keyboard.
The trending items rank from 1 to 20 based on restaurants climbing in popularity that week. Rankings rely on what people view, share, and interact with on Apple Maps, according to the in-app explanation.
Users can save destinations by tapping a plus button next to each listing. The application houses 1,021 total localized lists across various parts of the U.S., accessible by tapping the Apple logo and Local Lists text near the last-updated timestamp within any trending view.
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