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Ads in Apple Maps, more

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Oct 27, 2025
A new report hints that the M6 iPad Pro will feature vapor chamber cooling for improved performance during heavy tasks. Exciting news emerges as Apple might introduce search ads in Apple Maps next year, just like in the App Store. Additionally, Apple Pay's VP details impressive stats on fraud reduction and reveals future enhancements for wallets, including digital IDs and expanded functionalities for transit and hotel keys. Tune in for these highlights and more!
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Vapor Chamber To Boost iPad Pro Performance

  • Apple plans to add vapor chamber cooling to the iPad Pro to improve performance while staying fanless and thin.
  • Bloomberg says the change could arrive with an M6 iPad Pro on an 18-month cycle, likely around spring 2027.
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Apple Maps Could Start Showing Paid Results

  • Bloomberg reports Apple will introduce paid search ads in Apple Maps search, similar to App Store ads, as early as next year.
  • Apple plans to use AI to keep results relevant, but the move risks consumer backlash by adding advertising to a previously ad-free Maps experience.
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Card Pointers Helps Maximize Card Rewards

  • Card Pointers sponsorship notes that many users save significant amounts by optimizing credit card use.
  • The app updated for iOS 26 with a redesign and a special discount for listeners.
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