It’s look like Apple Maps is evolving beyond directions and traffic updates. In a recent update, Apple has partnered with the MICHELIN Guide, The Infatuation, and Golf Digest to integrate expert-curated content directly into the Maps experience.
Highlights
The aim? To help users discover high-quality dining spots, hotels, and leisure activities—all from within the app.
Expert Recommendations at Your Fingertips
Instead of relying solely on user reviews, Apple Maps now surfaces trusted ratings from professional sources. For example, users searching for a place to eat can now see MICHELIN-rated restaurants marked directly on the map.
These are venues that have earned recognition from one of the most respected culinary guides in the world, providing added confidence to users seeking top-tier dining.
For more casual outings, Apple Maps also integrates picks from The Infatuation, known for its editorial-style restaurant reviews tailored to everyday situations—from quick bites to last-minute plans.
This dual approach helps Apple cater to both upscale preferences and day-to-day dining needs.
Golf Course Recommendations via Golf Digest
The update doesn’t stop with food. Apple has also added recommendations for golf courses through Golf Digest.
Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a weekend player, you can now find courses near you that have been reviewed and endorsed by a leading authority in the sport. It’s a subtle yet strategic enhancement for users who enjoy curated leisure options.
Curated Guides and Enhanced Place Cards
One of the standout features of the update is the introduction of curated guides from Apple’s partners.
These guides provide ready-made recommendations for dining, lodging, and leisure across various cities, helping users plan experiences without hopping between multiple apps or websites.
Listings in Apple Maps now include enhanced place cards as well. These cards display detailed descriptions, distinctions (such as MICHELIN stars or key hotel ratings), and images from trusted editorial sources—offering a richer view of what to expect before you arrive.
Booking Features and Hotel Ratings
In some cases, Apple Maps now supports direct booking for hotels, with plans to enable restaurant reservations via MICHELIN and tee time bookings through Supreme Golf.
Hotel listings also feature MICHELIN Key ratings, which give a quick but reliable sense of quality and service, similar to the MICHELIN system for restaurants.
What’s Next?
At launch, these features are available only in the United States, but Apple has confirmed plans to expand them globally.
As more users look for trusted, time-saving recommendations, this move signals Apple’s intent to make Maps a more lifestyle-focused tool—without compromising its core function as a navigation app.
