How to disable iOS 26’s new Visited Places feature in Apple Maps

Apple’s latest iOS 26 update introduced a new feature in Maps called Visited Places, designed to automatically log locations users have travelled to. While the tool promises to make it easier to rediscover favourite spots or share recommendations with friends, it has also sparked discussion around privacy.

How Visited Places feature works

The feature, which is switched on by default when users opt in at first launch, stores a record of where you’ve been and categorises locations under labels such as restaurants, shops or transport stops. Apple…