How To Pin Apple Maps On iPhone or iPad?
To pin a location on an iPhone or iPad using Apple Maps, follow these steps:
- Open the Maps app, which comes pre-installed on iOS devices.
- Hold your finger down on any blank space on the map that does not contain a business or attraction.
- A red pin icon will appear, indicating the location you've chosen.
- An information panel will pop up, providing details such as distance, address, and GPS coordinates.
- Tap the blue button at the top left of the panel to navigate to the pin's location.
- To refine the location, tap 'Move', adjust the map view, and drag the pin to the desired spot.
- To share the pin, tap the three dots in the top-right corner of the information panel. Choose from various options:
- Share the pin via Messages, Contacts, or social media platforms.
- Copy the link to the pin and paste it into another app.
- Save the location to a list of favorites by selecting 'Add to Favorites'.
- Remove the pin by tapping 'Remove'.
For additional functionality, such as adding the location to guides or performing quick actions on iPad, refer to Apple's official support documentation.