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Apple maps not able to access Apple Contacts in iPhone

Why does Apple Maps not have my contact information accessible?

Apple maps has many disadvantages from Google Maps.

First, when I say go to So-and-So's house, in Google Maps, it will pull the person's address from my contacts. Apple neglects to do that.

Also, the "recently searched" is incorrect. So, on my car if I use Apple Maps, I cannot find the places I just searched.

it only gives me a set list of things to search, such as gas stations and restaurants. the search function is very poor.

I want to use Apple Maps more, but I won't until it is more user friendly.


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Check these two items:

  1. Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Maps = “While Using”
  2. Settings > Privacy & Security > Contacts … does not have Maps access appearing and toggled “off”.