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Quick Look Extension does not load MapKit map properly anymore, after macOS Sequoia
It appears that starting with macOS Sequoia, Quick Look Preview extension no longer loads MapKit maps correctly anymore. Map tiles do not appear, leaving users with a beige background. Users report that polylines do render correctly, but annotations appears black. This was previously working fine in prior macOS versions including Sonoma. STEPS TO REPRODUCE Create a macOS app project, with an associated document. Ensure project has a Quick Look preview extension, with necessary basic setups. Ensure that the extension mentioned in (2) must have a MKMapView. Any other cosmetic changes, etc, does not need to be implemented to observe the base issue. Do note that it has been reported that in addition to the map tiles not loading, annotations don't render correctly as well.
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GPS Track Navigation with MapKit?
I want to create a MKRoute from a list of MKMapPoints or coordinates. But apparently MKRoute can only be generated from a MKDirections request from Apple's servers. The primary use of my app will be activities (eg hiking) in the back country where (1) a network connection likely won't be available and (2) there likely will not be a trail in Apple's map network. For example I want to provide navigation for following a recorded GPS track or my only MKPolyLines. Note that I am required to use MapKit (3rd party map SDKs are not an option for a number of reasons). It feels like a huge missed opportunity if MapKit doesn't allow Routes to be created from a predetermined list of coordinates. Does anyone know of any solutions for this problem either somehow creating a MKRoute from a list of coordinates or a 3rd party library? I've searched but haven't had any luck finding a solution. It seems like something like this must exist so I thought I'd ask.
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Issue with calculating the distance between two points on a map
I have an error issue that I haven’t been able to solve despite doing extensive research. In fact the similar examples I have found so far have been educational but I have not been able to make work. The example below I am hoping will be easy to fix as it is only producing errors with one line of code… import SwiftUI import CoreLocation var currentLon = Double() var currentLat = Double() extension CLLocation { class func distance(from: CLLocationCoordinate2D, to: CLLocationCoordinate2D) -> CLLocationDistance { let from = CLLocation(latitude: from.latitude, longitude: from.longitude) let to = CLLocation(latitude: to.latitude, longitude: to.longitude) return from.distance(from: to) } func locationManager(_ manager: CLLocationManager, didUpdateLocations locations: [CLLocation]) { currentLon = (locations.last?.coordinate.longitude)! currentLat = (locations.last?.coordinate.latitude)! }/*⚠️ Not sure if this function will work? (Update User Location coordinates on the move?)*/ } struct Positions: Identifiable { let id = UUID() let name: String let latitude: Double let longitude: Double var coordinate: CLLocationCoordinate2D { CLLocationCoordinate2D(latitude: latitude, longitude: longitude) } } struct GameMapView: View { let from = CLLocationCoordinate2D(latitude: currentLon, longitude: currentLat) let to = CLLocationCoordinate2D(latitude: thisCardPositionLongitude, longitude: thisCardPositionLongitude) let distanceFrom = from.distance(from: to) /*⚠️ ERRORS: 1. Cannot use instance member 'from' within property initializer; property initializers run before 'self' is available. 2. Cannot use instance member 'to' within property initializer; property initializers run before 'self' is available. 3. Value of type 'CLLocationCoordinate2D' has no member 'distance'. */ @State private var region = MKCoordinateRegion( center: CLLocationCoordinate2D( latitude: thisCardPositionLatitude, longitude: thisCardPositionLongitude), span: MKCoordinateSpan( latitudeDelta: 0.0001, longitudeDelta: 0.0001) ) var body: some View { Map(coordinateRegion: $region, showsUserLocation: true, annotationItems: locations){ place in MapMarker(coordinate: place.coordinate,tint: Color.accentColor) } .edgesIgnoringSafeArea(.all) VStack { Print("Distance from Location: \(distanceFrom)") font(.largeTitle) padding() }
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Apr ’25
Specify location for SwiftUI Previews
I'm working on an app that uses MapKit and CoreLocation. Is there a way to specify what location is simulated for a Preview, or create a preview that behaves as if the user denied location permissions, so that I can easily test my app's behavior in different scenarios? I know that you can simulate different locations in the Simulator, but haven't been able to get the previews within Xcode to have a location other than the center of Apple Park.
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📍 Inconsistent POI Visibility Between Apple Maps and MKLocalSearch / CLGeocoder
Summary: Hi! I'm experiencing an issue between what Apple Maps displays in the UI and what is accessible via MapKit APIs such as MKLocalSearch and CLGeocoder. Specifically, some verified and publicly visible businesses (with proper POI categories like .cafe) are not returned by coordinate-based POI searches or reverse geocoding, even when their exact address and coordinates are known. Repro Steps: In Apple Maps (iOS), search for Rustic Knead located at: 1130 State St, Lemont, IL 60439 Note that: The business appears visually on the map It is categorized as a cafe The address is 1130 State St Now in code, attempt both: A coordinate-based POI search using MKLocalSearch.Request(region:) A reverse geocoding lookup via CLGeocoder.reverseGeocodeLocation Example coordinates: latitude: 41.673604, longitude: -88.002295 Expected Behavior: Given the precise coordinates and Apple Maps showing the POI publicly, I expect either or both of the following: MKLocalSearch should return the POI (Rustic Knead) within a reasonable radius and appropriate .pointOfInterestFilter. CLGeocoder should return a CLPlacemark with either name = "Rustic Knead" or an areasOfInterest value containing it. Actual Behavior: MKLocalSearch returns 0 POIs at that location, even with filters removed and radius increased to 500+ meters. CLGeocoder.reverseGeocodeLocation returns a valid postal address but does not include the business name in .name or areasOfInterest. Searching by business name (e.g., "Rustic Knead") does work, but coordinate/address-only lookups do not. Questions: Are there known limitations in how MapKit surfaces POIs by coordinate or reverse geocode? Is there a way to ensure public, categorized POIs are accessible programmatically via MapKit APIs? Is there a better strategy to provide coordinates and return a business name?
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Apr ’25
How to highlight the specific POI in the map on scroll
Hello, I have used CPPointOfInterestTemplate for displaying data and as user scrolls using the up/down arrow, I do not see any change in the map. Is there a way to highlight the POIs as the user scrolls through the list? I need to use the map controls and zoom to check the markers on the map. Is it possible to set the zoom level of the map in CarPlay? Pls suggest on the above queries
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Apr ’25
Does MKLookAroundViewController work on macOS?
Trying to incorporate a LookAroundView into my macOS application but unable to make the LookAroundView interactive at all. I can get it to display a static image, but there's no interactivity at all and no controls visible. This is using the SwiftUI LookAroundPreview view as well as trying to wrap MKLookAroundViewController inside an NSViewRepresentable. The navigation properties are set to true but that doesn't seem to make a difference. Would love to incorporate this feature but without interactivity its value is limited. macOS 15.4.1 (24E263), Xcode Version 16.3 (16E140)
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Apr ’25
'init(coordinateRegion:interactionModes:showsUserLocation:userTrackingMode:annotationItems:annotationContent:)' was deprecated in iOS 17.0: Use Map initializers that t
I am currently encountering two deprecated errors in my code. Could someone please identify the issues with the code? Errors: 'init(coordinateRegion:interactionModes:showsUserLocation:userTrackingMode:annotationItems:annotationContent:)' was deprecated in iOS 17.0: Use Map initializers that take a MapContentBuilder instead. 'MapAnnotation' was deprecated in iOS 17.0: Use Annotation along with Map initializers that take a MapContentBuilder instead. Code: // MARK: - Stores Map (Dynamic) struct StoresMapView: View { @State private var storeLocations: [StoreLocation] = [] @State private var region = MKCoordinateRegion( center: CLLocationCoordinate2D(latitude: -31.95, longitude: 115.86), span: MKCoordinateSpan(latitudeDelta: 0.5, longitudeDelta: 0.5) ) var body: some View { Map(coordinateRegion: $region, interactionModes: .all, annotationItems: storeLocations) { store in MapAnnotation(coordinate: CLLocationCoordinate2D(latitude: store.latitude, longitude: store.longitude)) { VStack(spacing: 4) { Image(systemName: "leaf.circle.fill") .font(.title) .foregroundColor(.green) Text(store.name) .font(.caption) .fixedSize() } } } .onAppear(perform: loadStoreData) .navigationTitle("Store Locator") } private func loadStoreData() { guard let url = URL(string: "https://example.com/cop092/StoreLocations.json") else { return } URLSession.shared.dataTask(with: url) { data, _, _ in if let data = data, let decoded = try? JSONDecoder().decode([StoreLocation].self, from: data) { DispatchQueue.main.async { self.storeLocations = decoded if let first = decoded.first { self.region.center = CLLocationCoordinate2D(latitude: first.latitude, longitude: first.longitude) } } } }.resume() } }
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May ’25
Display a broader track of a user on ios app with Mapkit.
Hello I'm currently building a feature within an ios app using SwiftUI and Mapkit to record the gps cordinates of a user as they move and render the track on the map. the idea is not really to have a "track" but to have a visual representation of the area the user sees while they are moving around. I need this width/breadth to be relative to the map and not the screen, such that when I zoom in and out of the map, the size will adjust automatically.
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May ’25
Are rate limits for calculate, calculateETA, and reverse geocoding shared across an app?
Hi, I'm using MapKit's MKDirections.calculate, calculateETA, and reverse geocoding (via CLGeocoder.reverseGeocodeLocation) in my iOS app. I understand that there are undocumented rate limits for these services to prevent abuse, but I couldn't find official details. I would like to know: Are the rate limits applied per device, per app installation, or are they shared across all users of the same app bundle ID? Is there any guidance on how to design these features to avoid hitting rate limits in a production environment? What is the best practice if a user repeatedly triggers routing or reverse geocoding (e.g., typing or moving the map)? Any clarification or official documentation would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Jun ’25
Long press gesture on SwiftUI's Map View (watchOS)
Hi there, I’m developing a watchOS app using SwiftUI, and I want to allow users to interact with the map using the panning gesture and also drop waypoints by long pressing anywhere on the map—just like in the built-in Apple Maps app on watchOS, where a long press drops a pin and panning still works seamlessly. However, with SwiftUI’s Map, any attempt to attach a gesture other than .onTapGesture (such as LongPressGesture or DragGesture) seems to block the built-in map interactions, making panning impossible. Is there a supported approach to detect long press gestures anywhere on the map while still allowing all standard map interactions (as seen in Apple Maps on watchOS)? Or is this something only possible with private APIs or internal access? Any guidance or best practices would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
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Jun ’25
Apple Maps directions not starting on first launch in CarPlay
In my app, I want to launch Apple Maps and start turn-by-turn navigation when the user taps a button. I referred to Apple’s documentation and sample projects and implemented the following code: if let url = URL(string: "maps://?t=m&daddr=(addr)") { self.carplayScene?.open(url, options: nil, completionHandler: nil) } This works only if Apple Maps has been launched at least once on the iPhone or in the CarPlay environment. If Apple Maps has never been opened before, it launches the app but does not automatically start navigation. However, once the user has opened Apple Maps at least once — either on the phone or through CarPlay — then navigation starts as expected from that point on. Is this behavior expected? Or is it a bug?
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Clustering on MapKit for SwiftUI iOS17+
Hi What would be the best way to achieve clustering on MapKit within SwiftUI? We're building a decentralized commerce auction platform that is currently live in Switzerland with 3'500 live auctions that can be discovered on a map. We're now running into the issue that the map gets cluttered, when zooming out and haven't been able to find a way to cluster We moved back to UIKit, where clustering works, but UIKit has other drawdowns. So ideally there is a way to handle it within SwiftUI without having to wrap UIKit or move back entirely to UIKit. Thanks for any help or suggestions! Developer Documentation https://developer.apple.com/documentation/mapkit/mapkit-for-swiftui Julius Ilg AuctionShack
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Jun ’25
When should I convert coordinates to GCJ02?
Our backend management system uses Google for Location, and Apple Maps is just one of the solutions in our map component. When should I convert coordinates to GCJ02? Maybe you would say that when you are in mainland China? BUT NOT AT ALL! What if the user does not enable location permission? What if the user has not inserted a SIM card? Or not Chinese SIM card but location in China? OR the user location in China, But use VPN with en overseas IP? All solutions are not perfect, unless you open the API to developers and tell us whether Apple Maps currently uses the wgs84 coordinate system or gcj02, which is the most reliable.
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Jun ’25
"Compiler failed to build request" Spam when using MKTileOverlay
I'm building a weather map that shows the rain on the map. I'm able to retrieve PNG images that are used as tiles to put onto the map. I then reload all the tiles on the map with each timeframe (tile set for every 10 minutes). I'm able to get the map loaded up and I'm able to place the tiles and reload the data for each time slot. But I'm getting a ton of spam on the console every time the tiles are reloaded. Failed to locate resource named "sky20Grey0@2x.png" Failed to locate resource named "sky20Grey0@2x.png" Compiler failed to build request Compiler failed to build request Compiler failed to build request Compiler failed to build request Compiler failed to build request Compiler failed to build request Compiler failed to build request Compiler failed to build request Compiler failed to build request Yet the images are showing on the map just fine. But I feel like it's a bit sluggish due to all the spam coming out as I'm reloading this every 0.5 seconds with a timer. I've tried to load the data from a remote server on demand by overriding the - (void)loadTileAtPath:(MKTileOverlayPath)path result:(void (^)(NSData *tileData, NSError *error))result function. But due to the timer this can lead to the data not getting loaded fully before it switches to the next time slot of data. I therefore pre-load everything. I can then store the NSData in memory and use loadTileAtPath or the NSURL to a stored file and use - (NSURL *)URLForTilePath:(MKTileOverlayPath)path. Both cases work. But both cases have this spam. I've further refined things such that the MKTileOverlayRenderer is reused but that didn't help. Here's the function for that.. - (MKOverlayRenderer*)mapView:(MKMapView*)mapView rendererForOverlay:(id<MKOverlay>)overlay { if ([overlay isKindOfClass:[MKTileOverlay class]]) { if (!self.rainRenderer) { self.rainRenderer = [[MKTileOverlayRenderer alloc] initWithTileOverlay:overlay]; self.rainRenderer.alpha = 0.5; } return self.rainRenderer; } return nil; } I'm using one MKOverlay and then just reloading the tiles as needed. Otherwise there is quite a pronounced flicker. Here's that function which is triggered by the NSTimer to happen every 0.5 seconds. - (void) updateRainFrame { self.currentFrameIndex = (self.currentFrameIndex + 1) % self.timestamps.count; if ((self.currentFrameIndex >= 0) && (self.timestamps.count > self.currentFrameIndex)) { NSLog (@"self.currentFrameIndex = %lu", self.currentFrameIndex); NSString *timestamp = self.timestamps[self.currentFrameIndex]; [self.overlay setTimestamp:timestamp]; [self.rainRenderer reloadData]; } } In that function I'm updating the "timestamp" in the overlay which is the time slot that contains all the tiles for that time. This way my overridden MKTileOverlay can then pass the correct path for the tiles. For example for loading from a file: - (NSURL *)URLForTilePath:(MKTileOverlayPath)path { return [self getWeatherTileFileURLForPath:path]; } Or NSData stored in memory - (void)loadTileAtPath:(MKTileOverlayPath)path result:(void (^)(NSData *tileData, NSError *error))result { return [self getWeatherTileDataForPath:path]; } But no matter which way I use I keep getting this spam and unfortunately there is no error or anything to point to why it is spamming out. Also the tiles themselves are PNG files either 256x256 or 512x512 in pixel size. I saw that this could be something to do with Metal but I'm assuming that's something that MapKit uses. Very much welcome any thoughts to what could be causing this?
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MapKit with MKTileOverlay Crashes After a Time
I'm building a weather map that shows the rain on the map. I'm able to retrieve PNG images that are used as tiles to put onto the map. I then reload all the tiles on the map with each timeframe (tile set for every 10 minutes). I'm able to get the map loaded up and I'm able to place the tiles and reload the data for each time slot. I preload all the PNG data needed for the tiles and store that NSData for them in memory so that they are quick for loading and showing on the map. I have timer's set to reload the overlay with the next set of tiles for each time slot. Giving the view of a moving precipitation map over time (just like you'd see on any weather map.) I have 12 time slots (timestamps) showing every 10 minutes for the past 2 hours. I have it showing each in sequence and then repeating. Over time I get a crash with this error as a Thread 1: signal SIGABRT. Failed to acquire drawable, rendering to temporary texture validateRenderPassDescriptor:782: failed assertion `RenderPass Descriptor Validation MTLRenderPassAttachmentDescriptor MTLStoreActionMultisampleResolve store action at attachment 0 requires resolve texture ' validateRenderPassDescriptor:782: failed assertion `RenderPass Descriptor Validation MTLRenderPassAttachmentDescriptor MTLStoreActionMultisampleResolve store action at attachment 0 requires resolve texture ' Through some searching I've discovered that this seems to be console output from Metal. I assume Metal is used for MapKit to render the overlay tiles? I'm using the same custom overlay where I set the timestamp on it and then tell it to reload. I also reuse the same MKOverlayRenderer as shown here... - (MKOverlayRenderer*)mapView:(MKMapView*)mapView rendererForOverlay:(id<MKOverlay>)overlay { if ([overlay isKindOfClass:[MKTileOverlay class]]) { if (!self.rainRenderer) { self.rainRenderer = [[MKTileOverlayRenderer alloc] initWithTileOverlay:overlay]; self.rainRenderer.alpha = 0.5; } return self.rainRenderer; } return nil; } And here's the function that reloads the overlay... - (void) updateRainFrame { self.currentFrameIndex = (self.currentFrameIndex + 1) % self.timestamps.count; if ((self.currentFrameIndex >= 0) && (self.timestamps.count > self.currentFrameIndex)) { NSLog (@"self.currentFrameIndex = %lu", self.currentFrameIndex); NSString *timestamp = self.timestamps[self.currentFrameIndex]; [self.overlay setTimestamp:timestamp]; [self.rainRenderer reloadData]; } } The time it takes to crash seems arbitrary. Sometimes it's very quick. Less than a minute. But usually it's several minutes. 10 or 20 minutes or more. Feels like some sort of race condition that's occurring. Perhaps ARC is not able to release the images for the tiles quick enough for each overlay reload? That's a wild guess but I think it's something more deeper in Metal as I feel I would see other errors related to memory availability. Some of my searches point to something about MSAA needing to be turned off in Metal to resolve this. However I have no idea how I would do that through MapKit. Any suggestions? Let me know if there is somehow a way to capture more from the crash to give more insight.
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Jun ’25
Advanced App Clip experience URL Status
Hello Team, We have Advanced App Clip Experiences live but we have add App Clip experience URL since long ago but status remains as Received and never changed to Published, can you please help us to fix this issue. Please see attached. Thanks
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Jun ’25
<unlocalized> in mapview
This question has been asked several times by other users before. But there is no solution provided it seems. So I am asking the same here. I have a screen where I add mapview as a subview. In that it is showing instead of "Legal".
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Apr ’25
Quick Look Extension does not load MapKit map properly anymore, after macOS Sequoia
It appears that starting with macOS Sequoia, Quick Look Preview extension no longer loads MapKit maps correctly anymore. Map tiles do not appear, leaving users with a beige background. Users report that polylines do render correctly, but annotations appears black. This was previously working fine in prior macOS versions including Sonoma. STEPS TO REPRODUCE Create a macOS app project, with an associated document. Ensure project has a Quick Look preview extension, with necessary basic setups. Ensure that the extension mentioned in (2) must have a MKMapView. Any other cosmetic changes, etc, does not need to be implemented to observe the base issue. Do note that it has been reported that in addition to the map tiles not loading, annotations don't render correctly as well.
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GPS Track Navigation with MapKit?
I want to create a MKRoute from a list of MKMapPoints or coordinates. But apparently MKRoute can only be generated from a MKDirections request from Apple's servers. The primary use of my app will be activities (eg hiking) in the back country where (1) a network connection likely won't be available and (2) there likely will not be a trail in Apple's map network. For example I want to provide navigation for following a recorded GPS track or my only MKPolyLines. Note that I am required to use MapKit (3rd party map SDKs are not an option for a number of reasons). It feels like a huge missed opportunity if MapKit doesn't allow Routes to be created from a predetermined list of coordinates. Does anyone know of any solutions for this problem either somehow creating a MKRoute from a list of coordinates or a 3rd party library? I've searched but haven't had any luck finding a solution. It seems like something like this must exist so I thought I'd ask.
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Apr ’25
Issue with calculating the distance between two points on a map
I have an error issue that I haven’t been able to solve despite doing extensive research. In fact the similar examples I have found so far have been educational but I have not been able to make work. The example below I am hoping will be easy to fix as it is only producing errors with one line of code… import SwiftUI import CoreLocation var currentLon = Double() var currentLat = Double() extension CLLocation { class func distance(from: CLLocationCoordinate2D, to: CLLocationCoordinate2D) -> CLLocationDistance { let from = CLLocation(latitude: from.latitude, longitude: from.longitude) let to = CLLocation(latitude: to.latitude, longitude: to.longitude) return from.distance(from: to) } func locationManager(_ manager: CLLocationManager, didUpdateLocations locations: [CLLocation]) { currentLon = (locations.last?.coordinate.longitude)! currentLat = (locations.last?.coordinate.latitude)! }/*⚠️ Not sure if this function will work? (Update User Location coordinates on the move?)*/ } struct Positions: Identifiable { let id = UUID() let name: String let latitude: Double let longitude: Double var coordinate: CLLocationCoordinate2D { CLLocationCoordinate2D(latitude: latitude, longitude: longitude) } } struct GameMapView: View { let from = CLLocationCoordinate2D(latitude: currentLon, longitude: currentLat) let to = CLLocationCoordinate2D(latitude: thisCardPositionLongitude, longitude: thisCardPositionLongitude) let distanceFrom = from.distance(from: to) /*⚠️ ERRORS: 1. Cannot use instance member 'from' within property initializer; property initializers run before 'self' is available. 2. Cannot use instance member 'to' within property initializer; property initializers run before 'self' is available. 3. Value of type 'CLLocationCoordinate2D' has no member 'distance'. */ @State private var region = MKCoordinateRegion( center: CLLocationCoordinate2D( latitude: thisCardPositionLatitude, longitude: thisCardPositionLongitude), span: MKCoordinateSpan( latitudeDelta: 0.0001, longitudeDelta: 0.0001) ) var body: some View { Map(coordinateRegion: $region, showsUserLocation: true, annotationItems: locations){ place in MapMarker(coordinate: place.coordinate,tint: Color.accentColor) } .edgesIgnoringSafeArea(.all) VStack { Print("Distance from Location: \(distanceFrom)") font(.largeTitle) padding() }
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Apr ’25
Specify location for SwiftUI Previews
I'm working on an app that uses MapKit and CoreLocation. Is there a way to specify what location is simulated for a Preview, or create a preview that behaves as if the user denied location permissions, so that I can easily test my app's behavior in different scenarios? I know that you can simulate different locations in the Simulator, but haven't been able to get the previews within Xcode to have a location other than the center of Apple Park.
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Apr ’25
📍 Inconsistent POI Visibility Between Apple Maps and MKLocalSearch / CLGeocoder
Summary: Hi! I'm experiencing an issue between what Apple Maps displays in the UI and what is accessible via MapKit APIs such as MKLocalSearch and CLGeocoder. Specifically, some verified and publicly visible businesses (with proper POI categories like .cafe) are not returned by coordinate-based POI searches or reverse geocoding, even when their exact address and coordinates are known. Repro Steps: In Apple Maps (iOS), search for Rustic Knead located at: 1130 State St, Lemont, IL 60439 Note that: The business appears visually on the map It is categorized as a cafe The address is 1130 State St Now in code, attempt both: A coordinate-based POI search using MKLocalSearch.Request(region:) A reverse geocoding lookup via CLGeocoder.reverseGeocodeLocation Example coordinates: latitude: 41.673604, longitude: -88.002295 Expected Behavior: Given the precise coordinates and Apple Maps showing the POI publicly, I expect either or both of the following: MKLocalSearch should return the POI (Rustic Knead) within a reasonable radius and appropriate .pointOfInterestFilter. CLGeocoder should return a CLPlacemark with either name = "Rustic Knead" or an areasOfInterest value containing it. Actual Behavior: MKLocalSearch returns 0 POIs at that location, even with filters removed and radius increased to 500+ meters. CLGeocoder.reverseGeocodeLocation returns a valid postal address but does not include the business name in .name or areasOfInterest. Searching by business name (e.g., "Rustic Knead") does work, but coordinate/address-only lookups do not. Questions: Are there known limitations in how MapKit surfaces POIs by coordinate or reverse geocode? Is there a way to ensure public, categorized POIs are accessible programmatically via MapKit APIs? Is there a better strategy to provide coordinates and return a business name?
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Apr ’25
How to highlight the specific POI in the map on scroll
Hello, I have used CPPointOfInterestTemplate for displaying data and as user scrolls using the up/down arrow, I do not see any change in the map. Is there a way to highlight the POIs as the user scrolls through the list? I need to use the map controls and zoom to check the markers on the map. Is it possible to set the zoom level of the map in CarPlay? Pls suggest on the above queries
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Apr ’25
Does MKLookAroundViewController work on macOS?
Trying to incorporate a LookAroundView into my macOS application but unable to make the LookAroundView interactive at all. I can get it to display a static image, but there's no interactivity at all and no controls visible. This is using the SwiftUI LookAroundPreview view as well as trying to wrap MKLookAroundViewController inside an NSViewRepresentable. The navigation properties are set to true but that doesn't seem to make a difference. Would love to incorporate this feature but without interactivity its value is limited. macOS 15.4.1 (24E263), Xcode Version 16.3 (16E140)
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'init(coordinateRegion:interactionModes:showsUserLocation:userTrackingMode:annotationItems:annotationContent:)' was deprecated in iOS 17.0: Use Map initializers that t
I am currently encountering two deprecated errors in my code. Could someone please identify the issues with the code? Errors: 'init(coordinateRegion:interactionModes:showsUserLocation:userTrackingMode:annotationItems:annotationContent:)' was deprecated in iOS 17.0: Use Map initializers that take a MapContentBuilder instead. 'MapAnnotation' was deprecated in iOS 17.0: Use Annotation along with Map initializers that take a MapContentBuilder instead. Code: // MARK: - Stores Map (Dynamic) struct StoresMapView: View { @State private var storeLocations: [StoreLocation] = [] @State private var region = MKCoordinateRegion( center: CLLocationCoordinate2D(latitude: -31.95, longitude: 115.86), span: MKCoordinateSpan(latitudeDelta: 0.5, longitudeDelta: 0.5) ) var body: some View { Map(coordinateRegion: $region, interactionModes: .all, annotationItems: storeLocations) { store in MapAnnotation(coordinate: CLLocationCoordinate2D(latitude: store.latitude, longitude: store.longitude)) { VStack(spacing: 4) { Image(systemName: "leaf.circle.fill") .font(.title) .foregroundColor(.green) Text(store.name) .font(.caption) .fixedSize() } } } .onAppear(perform: loadStoreData) .navigationTitle("Store Locator") } private func loadStoreData() { guard let url = URL(string: "https://example.com/cop092/StoreLocations.json") else { return } URLSession.shared.dataTask(with: url) { data, _, _ in if let data = data, let decoded = try? JSONDecoder().decode([StoreLocation].self, from: data) { DispatchQueue.main.async { self.storeLocations = decoded if let first = decoded.first { self.region.center = CLLocationCoordinate2D(latitude: first.latitude, longitude: first.longitude) } } } }.resume() } }
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May ’25
Display a broader track of a user on ios app with Mapkit.
Hello I'm currently building a feature within an ios app using SwiftUI and Mapkit to record the gps cordinates of a user as they move and render the track on the map. the idea is not really to have a "track" but to have a visual representation of the area the user sees while they are moving around. I need this width/breadth to be relative to the map and not the screen, such that when I zoom in and out of the map, the size will adjust automatically.
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Are rate limits for calculate, calculateETA, and reverse geocoding shared across an app?
Hi, I'm using MapKit's MKDirections.calculate, calculateETA, and reverse geocoding (via CLGeocoder.reverseGeocodeLocation) in my iOS app. I understand that there are undocumented rate limits for these services to prevent abuse, but I couldn't find official details. I would like to know: Are the rate limits applied per device, per app installation, or are they shared across all users of the same app bundle ID? Is there any guidance on how to design these features to avoid hitting rate limits in a production environment? What is the best practice if a user repeatedly triggers routing or reverse geocoding (e.g., typing or moving the map)? Any clarification or official documentation would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Long press gesture on SwiftUI's Map View (watchOS)
Hi there, I’m developing a watchOS app using SwiftUI, and I want to allow users to interact with the map using the panning gesture and also drop waypoints by long pressing anywhere on the map—just like in the built-in Apple Maps app on watchOS, where a long press drops a pin and panning still works seamlessly. However, with SwiftUI’s Map, any attempt to attach a gesture other than .onTapGesture (such as LongPressGesture or DragGesture) seems to block the built-in map interactions, making panning impossible. Is there a supported approach to detect long press gestures anywhere on the map while still allowing all standard map interactions (as seen in Apple Maps on watchOS)? Or is this something only possible with private APIs or internal access? Any guidance or best practices would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
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Volumetric Maps in VisionOS
At the moment the map kit APls only support non-volumetric maps (i.e. in a window or in a volume, but on a 2D surface). Is support for 3D volumetric maps in VisionOS in the works? And if so when can we expect it to be available?
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Jun ’25
Apple Maps directions not starting on first launch in CarPlay
In my app, I want to launch Apple Maps and start turn-by-turn navigation when the user taps a button. I referred to Apple’s documentation and sample projects and implemented the following code: if let url = URL(string: "maps://?t=m&amp;amp;amp;daddr=(addr)") { self.carplayScene?.open(url, options: nil, completionHandler: nil) } This works only if Apple Maps has been launched at least once on the iPhone or in the CarPlay environment. If Apple Maps has never been opened before, it launches the app but does not automatically start navigation. However, once the user has opened Apple Maps at least once — either on the phone or through CarPlay — then navigation starts as expected from that point on. Is this behavior expected? Or is it a bug?
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Jun ’25
Clustering on MapKit for SwiftUI iOS17+
Hi What would be the best way to achieve clustering on MapKit within SwiftUI? We're building a decentralized commerce auction platform that is currently live in Switzerland with 3'500 live auctions that can be discovered on a map. We're now running into the issue that the map gets cluttered, when zooming out and haven't been able to find a way to cluster We moved back to UIKit, where clustering works, but UIKit has other drawdowns. So ideally there is a way to handle it within SwiftUI without having to wrap UIKit or move back entirely to UIKit. Thanks for any help or suggestions! Developer Documentation https://developer.apple.com/documentation/mapkit/mapkit-for-swiftui Julius Ilg AuctionShack
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When should I convert coordinates to GCJ02?
Our backend management system uses Google for Location, and Apple Maps is just one of the solutions in our map component. When should I convert coordinates to GCJ02? Maybe you would say that when you are in mainland China? BUT NOT AT ALL! What if the user does not enable location permission? What if the user has not inserted a SIM card? Or not Chinese SIM card but location in China? OR the user location in China, But use VPN with en overseas IP? All solutions are not perfect, unless you open the API to developers and tell us whether Apple Maps currently uses the wgs84 coordinate system or gcj02, which is the most reliable.
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"Compiler failed to build request" Spam when using MKTileOverlay
I'm building a weather map that shows the rain on the map. I'm able to retrieve PNG images that are used as tiles to put onto the map. I then reload all the tiles on the map with each timeframe (tile set for every 10 minutes). I'm able to get the map loaded up and I'm able to place the tiles and reload the data for each time slot. But I'm getting a ton of spam on the console every time the tiles are reloaded. Failed to locate resource named "sky20Grey0@2x.png" Failed to locate resource named "sky20Grey0@2x.png" Compiler failed to build request Compiler failed to build request Compiler failed to build request Compiler failed to build request Compiler failed to build request Compiler failed to build request Compiler failed to build request Compiler failed to build request Compiler failed to build request Yet the images are showing on the map just fine. But I feel like it's a bit sluggish due to all the spam coming out as I'm reloading this every 0.5 seconds with a timer. I've tried to load the data from a remote server on demand by overriding the - (void)loadTileAtPath:(MKTileOverlayPath)path result:(void (^)(NSData *tileData, NSError *error))result function. But due to the timer this can lead to the data not getting loaded fully before it switches to the next time slot of data. I therefore pre-load everything. I can then store the NSData in memory and use loadTileAtPath or the NSURL to a stored file and use - (NSURL *)URLForTilePath:(MKTileOverlayPath)path. Both cases work. But both cases have this spam. I've further refined things such that the MKTileOverlayRenderer is reused but that didn't help. Here's the function for that.. - (MKOverlayRenderer*)mapView:(MKMapView*)mapView rendererForOverlay:(id<MKOverlay>)overlay { if ([overlay isKindOfClass:[MKTileOverlay class]]) { if (!self.rainRenderer) { self.rainRenderer = [[MKTileOverlayRenderer alloc] initWithTileOverlay:overlay]; self.rainRenderer.alpha = 0.5; } return self.rainRenderer; } return nil; } I'm using one MKOverlay and then just reloading the tiles as needed. Otherwise there is quite a pronounced flicker. Here's that function which is triggered by the NSTimer to happen every 0.5 seconds. - (void) updateRainFrame { self.currentFrameIndex = (self.currentFrameIndex + 1) % self.timestamps.count; if ((self.currentFrameIndex >= 0) && (self.timestamps.count > self.currentFrameIndex)) { NSLog (@"self.currentFrameIndex = %lu", self.currentFrameIndex); NSString *timestamp = self.timestamps[self.currentFrameIndex]; [self.overlay setTimestamp:timestamp]; [self.rainRenderer reloadData]; } } In that function I'm updating the "timestamp" in the overlay which is the time slot that contains all the tiles for that time. This way my overridden MKTileOverlay can then pass the correct path for the tiles. For example for loading from a file: - (NSURL *)URLForTilePath:(MKTileOverlayPath)path { return [self getWeatherTileFileURLForPath:path]; } Or NSData stored in memory - (void)loadTileAtPath:(MKTileOverlayPath)path result:(void (^)(NSData *tileData, NSError *error))result { return [self getWeatherTileDataForPath:path]; } But no matter which way I use I keep getting this spam and unfortunately there is no error or anything to point to why it is spamming out. Also the tiles themselves are PNG files either 256x256 or 512x512 in pixel size. I saw that this could be something to do with Metal but I'm assuming that's something that MapKit uses. Very much welcome any thoughts to what could be causing this?
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MapKit with MKTileOverlay Crashes After a Time
I'm building a weather map that shows the rain on the map. I'm able to retrieve PNG images that are used as tiles to put onto the map. I then reload all the tiles on the map with each timeframe (tile set for every 10 minutes). I'm able to get the map loaded up and I'm able to place the tiles and reload the data for each time slot. I preload all the PNG data needed for the tiles and store that NSData for them in memory so that they are quick for loading and showing on the map. I have timer's set to reload the overlay with the next set of tiles for each time slot. Giving the view of a moving precipitation map over time (just like you'd see on any weather map.) I have 12 time slots (timestamps) showing every 10 minutes for the past 2 hours. I have it showing each in sequence and then repeating. Over time I get a crash with this error as a Thread 1: signal SIGABRT. Failed to acquire drawable, rendering to temporary texture validateRenderPassDescriptor:782: failed assertion `RenderPass Descriptor Validation MTLRenderPassAttachmentDescriptor MTLStoreActionMultisampleResolve store action at attachment 0 requires resolve texture ' validateRenderPassDescriptor:782: failed assertion `RenderPass Descriptor Validation MTLRenderPassAttachmentDescriptor MTLStoreActionMultisampleResolve store action at attachment 0 requires resolve texture ' Through some searching I've discovered that this seems to be console output from Metal. I assume Metal is used for MapKit to render the overlay tiles? I'm using the same custom overlay where I set the timestamp on it and then tell it to reload. I also reuse the same MKOverlayRenderer as shown here... - (MKOverlayRenderer*)mapView:(MKMapView*)mapView rendererForOverlay:(id<MKOverlay>)overlay { if ([overlay isKindOfClass:[MKTileOverlay class]]) { if (!self.rainRenderer) { self.rainRenderer = [[MKTileOverlayRenderer alloc] initWithTileOverlay:overlay]; self.rainRenderer.alpha = 0.5; } return self.rainRenderer; } return nil; } And here's the function that reloads the overlay... - (void) updateRainFrame { self.currentFrameIndex = (self.currentFrameIndex + 1) % self.timestamps.count; if ((self.currentFrameIndex >= 0) && (self.timestamps.count > self.currentFrameIndex)) { NSLog (@"self.currentFrameIndex = %lu", self.currentFrameIndex); NSString *timestamp = self.timestamps[self.currentFrameIndex]; [self.overlay setTimestamp:timestamp]; [self.rainRenderer reloadData]; } } The time it takes to crash seems arbitrary. Sometimes it's very quick. Less than a minute. But usually it's several minutes. 10 or 20 minutes or more. Feels like some sort of race condition that's occurring. Perhaps ARC is not able to release the images for the tiles quick enough for each overlay reload? That's a wild guess but I think it's something more deeper in Metal as I feel I would see other errors related to memory availability. Some of my searches point to something about MSAA needing to be turned off in Metal to resolve this. However I have no idea how I would do that through MapKit. Any suggestions? Let me know if there is somehow a way to capture more from the crash to give more insight.
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MKMapView cannot render P3 color in annotations in iOS 26
Hello! Since iOS 26, MKMapView annotations are unable to render P3 color in the marker style. Regular colorscontinue to work fine, but we make extensive use of this annotation style in our app. Filed as FB17910834
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