iOS 26 Adds Option to Save Visited Locations in Maps

With iOS 26, Apple is quietly rolling out some thoughtful features, and one of them gives Apple Maps a serious memory upgrade.

A new opt-in feature in Apple Maps now allows users to save a history of places they’ve visited—handy for recalling past trips or regular hangouts.

As shown in the update screen (see image), the data is end-to-end encrypted, stays unreadable to Apple, and syncs across all your Apple devices. Found under Maps settings, this helps Apple Maps compete with Google’s Timeline feature.

Reddit user u/DottyTV spotted the feature in iOS 26 Developer Beta 1, noting its subtle rollout. Another user, u/Unattributable, pointed out how it may integrate with proactive suggestions in Maps and even Siri.

For those who like their tech smart but private, this addition hits the sweet spot. Let's hope Apple keeps refining this for real-world usability.