"iOS 18 to Introduce Custom Routes and Much-Requested Feature to Apple Maps"
iOS 18 is rumored to bring two upgrades to Apple Maps, including support for custom route creation in the United States, allowing users to plan their own specific routes, and the addition of topographic maps to the iPhone, offering contour lines, hill shading, elevation details, and points of interest. These updates signal Apple's plans for iOS 18 and follow the app's recent improvements, such as new EV features and offline maps support.