We have to draw polygons inside a MKMapView based on coordinates retrieved from external source. It seems that MapKit does not behave correctly where polygons have single-vertex self-intersection. Here it's a simple point list example (every element is a pair of latitude and longitude values): [(0, 0), (20, 0), (10, 10), (20, 20), (0, 20), (10, 10), (0, 0)] The next image shows the rendering issue. But if the list is slightly changed in this way [(0, 0), (20, 0), (10, 10), (20, 20), (0, 20), (15, 10), (0, 0)] the issue disappears. The next image shows it. So it's not a self-intersection and self-tangency problem, but we think single-vertex self-intersection is a buggy edge case for MapKit. Right now we fixed this problem by finding the duplicated coordinates and applying a small offset (1e-8) to one of them, but it's a temporary solution and adds rendering delay. The problem is not due to iOS versions, since iOS 17 and 18 have the same issue. Also it happens on simulators and real devices. Here is the playground example, based mostly on the "Map Playground" template Xcode offers. If you run it without modifying it, the playground shows the "bugged" polygon. If you use notBugPoints instead of the default bugPoints for the polygon, the playground shows the "not-bugged" polygon. import MapKit import PlaygroundSupport // Create an MKMapViewDelegate to provide a renderer for our overlay class MapViewDelegate: NSObject, MKMapViewDelegate { func mapView(_ mapView: MKMapView, rendererFor overlay: MKOverlay) -> MKOverlayRenderer { if let overlay = overlay as? MKPolygon { let polygonRenderer = MKPolygonRenderer(overlay: overlay) polygonRenderer.fillColor = .red return polygonRenderer } return MKOverlayRenderer(overlay: overlay) } } // Create a strong reference to a delegate let delegate = MapViewDelegate() // Create an MKMapView let mapView = MKMapView(frame: CGRect(x: 0, y: 0, width: 800, height: 800)) mapView.delegate = delegate // Configure The Map elevation and emphasis style let configuration = MKStandardMapConfiguration(elevationStyle: .realistic, emphasisStyle: .default) mapView.preferredConfiguration = configuration // Create an overlay let bugPoints = [ MKMapPoint(CLLocationCoordinate2DMake(0, 0)), MKMapPoint(CLLocationCoordinate2DMake(20, 0)), MKMapPoint(CLLocationCoordinate2DMake(10, 10)), MKMapPoint(CLLocationCoordinate2DMake(20, 20)), MKMapPoint(CLLocationCoordinate2DMake(0, 20)), MKMapPoint(CLLocationCoordinate2DMake(10, 10)), MKMapPoint(CLLocationCoordinate2DMake(0, 0)) ] let notBugPoints = [ MKMapPoint(CLLocationCoordinate2DMake(0, 0)), MKMapPoint(CLLocationCoordinate2DMake(20, 0)), MKMapPoint(CLLocationCoordinate2DMake(10, 10)), MKMapPoint(CLLocationCoordinate2DMake(20, 20)), MKMapPoint(CLLocationCoordinate2DMake(0, 20)), MKMapPoint(CLLocationCoordinate2DMake(15, 10)), MKMapPoint(CLLocationCoordinate2DMake(0, 0)) ] let polygon = MKPolygon(points: bugPoints, count: notBugPoints.count) mapView.addOverlay(polygon) // Frame our annotation and overlay mapView.camera = MKMapCamera(lookingAtCenter: CLLocationCoordinate2DMake(10, 10), fromDistance: 5000000, pitch: 0, heading: 0) // Add the created mapView to our Playground Live View PlaygroundPage.current.liveView = mapView

Hi, Have been trying to work with MapkitJS for a website, but I'm stumped on once basic capability: I want to be able to click on a point of interest, and perform some actions such as: Get its coordinates Attach an annotation to it (e.g. a callout) In my code, PointOfInterest's are selectable: map.selectableMapFeatures = [ mapkit.MapFeatureType.PointOfInterest, ]; But when I click on one, I do see the marker pop up but nothing else (which is not much help since there is no additional information in the marker itself). I see no event getting triggered that I can do something with. I am using an event listener as follows: map.addEventListener('single-tap', (event) => { const coordinate = map.convertPointOnPageToCoordinate(event.pointOnPage); console.log('Map tapped at:', coordinate); console.log('Map tapped event:', event); ... I guess I have to grab the Place ID somehow but I don't know how to. Thanks for any help.

On iPhone, we can use iBeacon to wake up the APP in the background for Bluetooth scanning connection, now we want to port the function to AppleWatch APP, but the API related to iBeacon is not applicable on watchOS, does watchOS have a similar wake up mechanism?

We create new development maps for builders and developers. Is it possible for us to add the new streets and addresses to Apple Maps so that visitors can find these brand-new streets and addresses?

I am currently developing an application that requires access to GPS coordinates from photos on iOS. However, with the recent update to iOS 18 beta, I have encountered a challenge: I can only view photos within maps, and I am unable to access the GPS coordinates directly. Could you please provide guidance on how to enable or retrieve GPS coordinates from photos in the current iOS 18 beta version? Any insights or resources you could share would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your assistance!

My app has been using MKLocalSearch.Request for keyword-based location searches, and it has worked smoothly for a long time. However, starting last Wednesday, I began receiving an error from MKLocalSearch.start: MKErrorDomain (error code 4). This issue only occurs when the network environment is based in mainland China (where the API uses the Amap data source). When the network switches to other regions and other Apple Maps data source is used, the error does not occur. Another complication is that the API doesn't always fail—certain keywords still work (for example, "Huawei"). Already filed a ticket in Feedback Assistant: https://feedbackassistant.apple.com/feedback/15544549

Hello. I’m trying to use Core Location Service on any application in Mac (Safari, Maps, Weather, Chrome with Core Location configuration, or just trigger the API with a standalone app) and it seems that all of them constantly fail to provide the geolocation of my device because of the same error (kCLErrorLocationUnknown). I'm using MacBook Pro (M3 Max) with Sonoma 14.7. I’m sure the apps have access in the settings and everything is in order except the Core Location response. I’ve tested the issue on multiple MacBooks and it reproduced 100% of the times on all of them. Did anyone encounter a similar issue?

Hi, Where can I get more information on expected behaviour for the liveUpdates() configuration options, .default, .automotiveNavigation, .fitness, .automotive, .otherNavigation? Looking for expected accuracy, frequency of updates, non/stationary transition, etc. Thanks

Scrolling and zooming I have two apps that utilize the Apple Maps and since I updated my xcode to use IOS18, some of the functionalities have either been missing or glitching, and when I roll back to IOS17.5, everything seems to work fine. When I use MKMapView and use mapView.isZoomEnabled = true mapView.isScrollEnabled = true Scrolling and zooming is still not working on IOS18 but IOS17.5 works fine. Clicking on custom annotations When I press on a custom annotation I add to the MapView, the gesture is sometimes recognized and most of the times not recognized. If I have 20 annotations, there is a possibility only 2 of them respond to tap gestures. Below is how I define the annotation. Annotation("Pin", coordinate: CLLocationCoordinate2D(latitude: latitude, longitude: longitude), anchor: .bottom) { Button(action: {print ("Pressed annotation"){ CustomPin() } }

I updated my phone 14 pro to ios 18 and I faced issue with GPS. it’s show me in next Country and after minutes or hours it’s moved to the correct location how is it can fix it

Hello everyone, I’m facing an issue with my iOS app where the GPS/location services icon appears in the status bar immediately when the app is launched, even though I’m not intentionally accessing location services at that point. Issue Summary: • GPS Icon Activation: When I launch my app, the GPS icon turns on. It turns off when the app is minimized or closed. • No Intentional Location Usage at Launch: I have ensured that no instances of CLLocationManager are created when the app is launched. What I’ve Tried So Far: 1. Checked Controllers and Related Classes: • Reviewed all the code for the controllers that are active at launch. • Verified that none of these controllers create instances of CLLocationManager or call location-related methods. 2. Commented Out startUpdatingLocation: • Commented out all calls to startUpdatingLocation throughout the entire project. 3. Ensured No CLLocationManager Instances at Launch: • Searched for any code that might instantiate CLLocationManager during app launch. • Confirmed that no such instances are being created. 4. Commented Out Google Maps SDK Configuration: • In AppDelegate, commented out the Google Maps SDK configuration, so it’s not initialized with the API key. • No map views (GMSMapView, MKMapView) are initialized or used when the app is launched. 5. Tested Location Permissions: • When I change the location permission for the app to “Never” in the Settings app, the GPS icon does not appear upon app launch. • This suggests that the app is accessing location services when it has permission, even though I haven’t explicitly requested it at launch. Objective: • Control GPS Activation: I want to ensure that the GPS does not turn on when the app is launched. I intend to activate location services only when needed later in the app. Request for Assistance: I’m seeking guidance on the following: 1. Debugging Techniques: • How can I trace the code that’s causing the GPS to turn on at app launch? • Are there tools or methods to identify hidden or indirect calls to location services? 2. Forcing Location Services Off at Launch: • Is there a way to programmatically prevent location services from activating during app launch? • Can I defer any implicit location service initialization until I explicitly enable it? 3. Potential Hidden Triggers: • Are there known scenarios where location services could be activated without direct use of CLLocationManager? • Could frameworks like Google Maps SDK trigger location services even if not fully initialized? 4. Additional Suggestions: • Any other insights or suggestions to prevent the GPS icon from appearing on app launch. Additional Information: • Third-Party Frameworks: • I have not removed third-party frameworks yet, as I wanted to check other possibilities first. • Open to the idea that a third-party framework might be causing this, but need guidance on how to confirm. • Code Availability: • I’m happy to provide specific code snippets if that would help diagnose the issue. Environment: • Xcode Version: Xcode 15.4, Xcode 16.0 • iOS Deployment Target: iOS 15.0 • Devices Tested: iPhone SE 2nd and 3rd gen, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 pro, iPhone 11 • Programming Language: Swift What I’m Looking For: • Assistance in tracing the cause of the GPS activation on app launch. • Suggestions on how to prevent location services from starting until explicitly needed. • Insights into any hidden triggers or indirect usages that might cause this behavior. Thank you for your time and assistance. Any help to resolve this issue would be greatly appreciated.

I'm using MKLocalSearch with resultTypes set to .address to search for cities. The search results don't include an ID for each city, which I need for database storage (which from my understanding is the only thing we can store). If I can't store the city name, country, and coordinates in my database, and I'm not allowed to use third-party data (like a pre-made list of cities with coordinates), what are my options for uniquely identifying and storing these city results? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Hello, I'm trying to receive location updates on background mode but it only lasts about 10 minutes then it stops when API detected the "isStationary" is true. Is there any way to continue receiving updates even when the device is stationary? Btw app is not terminated by the user. I'm using CLLocationUpdate.liveUpdates(.otherNavigation) API. CLBackgroundActivitySession is created before calling the liveUpdates. CLLocationManager: let manager: CLLocationManager = { let manager = CLLocationManager() manager.distanceFilter = kCLDistanceFilterNone manager.desiredAccuracy = kCLLocationAccuracyThreeKilometers manager.pausesLocationUpdatesAutomatically = false manager.activityType = .other manager.showsBackgroundLocationIndicator = true manager.allowsBackgroundLocationUpdates = true return manager }() Thank you!

Hi fellow developers, I'm encountering an issue when using MKLocalSearch to search for cities. Here's my setup: I'm using MKLocalSearch with an MKLocalSearch.Request object. I've set the resultTypes to .address to focus on address results. The problem: When I receive the search response, it includes the locations as expected. However, these locations don't have an identity or alternative identities. Questions: Is this the expected behavior when searching for cities? Without an identity, how can I uniquely identify and store these city results in my database? Would it be appropriate to store the city name, country, and coordinates instead? Thanks in advance!

I've started getting reports of this today and I am able to replicate it on my end but looking to see if anyone else can verify or if it's possibly regional to me (Canada). In Apple Maps (iOS or macOS), if you search a latitude and longitude -- for example: "49.110,-112.110" and search, it centers on the location as it always has and shows the "Directions" button. When you tap the directions button, I get "A route can't be shown because of a problem connecting to the server.". Alternatively, if you pass the coordinate in via Apple Maps URL (https://maps.apple.com/?daddr=49.110,-112.110) it will route but the route is no longer to those specific coordinates, Apple Maps alters them to some nearest known entity (in this case, the RM of Warner County). If you compare the suggested route end destination with the search results for specifically entering the coordinates, you will see they are different locations and mapping routes are not actually taking you to the coordinates anymore. In the last photo attached, the arrow points to where "49.110,-112.110" is actually located which tapping the "Directions" button cannot figure out a route because of a server issue. If you pass it in via URL, it changes the destination coordinates and begins a route quite a ways away from the intended coordinate. The problem started happening either this morning or last night. Can anyone else confirm this happens to them? Thanks, Mike

I'm making an app for iOS 13+ devices. My project has both app delegate and scene delegate files. I'm using core location for significant location changes. I was able to detect significant location changes and system waking up my app in simulator using SignificantlyChanged app’s scheme. But when the launch options dictionary has 0 elements and the value for the key UIApplication.LaunchOptionsKey.location is always nil. Here is my AppDelegate.swift where the system will launch the app in background state when a significant location change is detected and execute the location fetch code. And location manager class. I want to know if the app is launched my the system or if it is launched by the user so I want to check if UIApplication.LaunchOptionsKey.location key has a value. But it is always nil and there is no alternative to it in SceneDelegate. When and how can I find a solution to this long due issue. import CoreLocation @main class AppDelegate: UIResponder, UIApplicationDelegate { func application(_ application: UIApplication, didFinishLaunchingWithOptions launchOptions: [UIApplication.LaunchOptionsKey: Any]?) -> Bool { // Override point for customization after application launch. if launchOptions != nil{ if launchOptions![UIApplication.LaunchOptionsKey.location] != nil{ print("Called from background location fetch") } } LocationService.shared.askForPermission() LocationService.shared.delegate = self return true } // MARK: UISceneSession Lifecycle func application(_ application: UIApplication, configurationForConnecting connectingSceneSession: UISceneSession, options: UIScene.ConnectionOptions) -> UISceneConfiguration { // Called when a new scene session is being created. // Use this method to select a configuration to create the new scene with. return UISceneConfiguration(name: "Default Configuration", sessionRole: connectingSceneSession.role) } func application(_ application: UIApplication, didDiscardSceneSessions sceneSessions: Set<UISceneSession>) { // Called when the user discards a scene session. // If any sessions were discarded while the application was not running, this will be called shortly after application:didFinishLaunchingWithOptions. // Use this method to release any resources that were specific to the discarded scenes, as they will not return. } } extension AppDelegate: LocationMangerDelegate{ func didFetchLocation(coordinate: CLLocationCoordinate2D) { print(coordinate) } func didFailToFetchLocation(error: Error?, message: String) { print(message) } }``` import Foundation import CoreLocation protocol LocationMangerDelegate: AnyObject{ func didFetchLocation(coordinate: CLLocationCoordinate2D) func didFailToFetchLocation(error: Error?,message: String) } class LocationService: NSObject{ private override init() { } weak var delegate: LocationMangerDelegate? static var shared = LocationService() lazy var locationManager: CLLocationManager = { var manager = CLLocationManager() manager.desiredAccuracy = kCLLocationAccuracyBest manager.allowsBackgroundLocationUpdates = true manager.pausesLocationUpdatesAutomatically = false manager.delegate = self return manager }() func askForPermission(){ print("INSIDE") locationManager.requestWhenInUseAuthorization() } func startLocationUpdates(){ self.locationManager.startUpdatingLocation() } func stopLocationUpdates(){ self.locationManager.stopUpdatingLocation() } } extension LocationService: CLLocationManagerDelegate{ func locationManagerDidChangeAuthorization(_ manager: CLLocationManager) { let status = manager.authorizationStatus switch status { case .notDetermined: self.askForPermission() case .restricted: self.delegate?.didFailToFetchLocation(error: nil, message: "Location permission is restricted by the user") case .denied: self.delegate?.didFailToFetchLocation(error: nil, message: "Location permission is denied by the user") case .authorizedWhenInUse: self.locationManager.requestAlwaysAuthorization() case .authorizedAlways: self.locationManager.startMonitoringSignificantLocationChanges() @unknown default: break } } func locationManager(_ manager: CLLocationManager, didUpdateLocations locations: [CLLocation]) { if let location = locations.first{ print(location) self.delegate?.didFetchLocation(coordinate: location.coordinate) self.stopLocationUpdates() } } func locationManager(_ manager: CLLocationManager, didFailWithError error: Error) { print(error) self.delegate?.didFailToFetchLocation(error: error, message: error.localizedDescription) } }

I've seen a lot of posts around the internet about getting coordinates from an address, but none about how to do the opposite. What I would like to do is allow a person to drop a pin and then programmatically look up the address closest to the pin. Like if I drop a pin inside a mall on the map I would like to capture the address to the mall. Does anyone know how this could be done?

Hello! Back on April 4th our team requested the push location service entitlement. Our app requires very similar background tracking as Find my or Life 360 where users agree to share locations and another user might want to prompt for an update. Since submitting on April 4th, we have received no response or update from our request. I've called and emailed with developer support 20+ separate times (They've escalated it at least 10 times at this point) with no response either. I've also submitted new requests in case our original got lost. Is there anyone else we can contact or talk with to get any progress? The developer support team is even at a loss for how long this is taking now. We are just completely lost on what our next step could be

I am trying to use GNSS data to track the location of a mobile phone with high precision. I understand that using Fused Location provided by iOS can improve accuracy, but it is not perfect. To inform the user when the current GNSS location is somewhat inaccurate (with meter-level error), which data fields should I rely on? (e.g., horizontal accuracy, vertical accuracy) Additionally, I am curious if iOS currently supports dual-band GNSS calculations (e.g., SBAS, BeiDou-3, etc.). If supported, which API can be used to determine this status?

Hello, I'm somewhat new to CarPlay integration and am having an issue. I have ready through Apple's CarPlay Programming Guide, reviewed their code samples and have exhausted my searches online to help find a solution to my problem. I have been unable to get a basic map to display on my CarPlay map utilizing the following: import CarPlay class CarPlaySceneDelegate: UIResponder, CPTemplateApplicationSceneDelegate { var interfaceController: CPInterfaceController? var window: CPWindow? func templateApplicationScene(_ templateApplicationScene: CPTemplateApplicationScene, didConnect interfaceController: CPInterfaceController) { self.interfaceController = interfaceController let mapTemplate = CPMapTemplate() mapTemplate.mapDelegate = self interfaceController.setRootTemplate(mapTemplate, animated: true, completion: { success, error in if let error = error { debugPrint("Error: \(error)") } else { print("CarPlay Map Should Be Displayed") } }) let trip = CPTrip(origin: MKMapItem(placemark: .init(coordinate: CLLocationCoordinate2D(latitude: 0.0, longitude: 0.0))), destination: MKMapItem(placemark: .init(coordinate: CLLocationCoordinate2D(latitude: 0.0, longitude: 0.0))), routeChoices: []) mapTemplate.startNavigationSession(for: trip) } } extension CarPlaySceneDelegate: CPMapTemplateDelegate { func mapTemplate(_ mapTemplate: CPMapTemplate, panWith direction: CPMapTemplate.PanDirection) { // Handle panning } func mapTemplate(_ mapTemplate: CPMapTemplate, startedTrip trip: CPTrip, using routeChoice: CPRouteChoice) { // Handle trip start } } I have my CarPlay Entitlements setup, I have my CarPlay Navigation App set in my signing and capabilities and my app icon displays properly on CarPlay (both in simulator and inside of my vehicle). However, as mentioned I only get a white screen. Now, if I utilize the following code, I will get my map to display, however I lose functionality such as panning the map. I'm sure that I am missing something simple on the above example and appreciate any guidance that you may have. func createMapTemplate(destination: TripDetails?, destinationBL: BucketListItems?, route: MKRoute, window: UIWindow) -> CPMapTemplate { mapTemplate = CPMapTemplate() mapTemplate.mapDelegate = self trip = nil let startLocation = CLLocation(latitude: location.coordinate.latitude, longitude: location.coordinate.longitude) let startMapItem = MKMapItem(placemark: MKPlacemark(coordinate: startLocation.coordinate)) startMapItem.name = "Starting Location" let endMapItem = MKMapItem(placemark: MKPlacemark(coordinate: route.polyline.points()[route.polyline.pointCount - 1].coordinate)) endMapItem.name = destination?.campgroundName != nil ? destination!.campgroundName : destinationBL!.name // Create the hosting controller for the SwiftUI view let mapViewController = UIHostingController(rootView: CarPlayMapView(templateManager: self)) window.rootViewController = mapViewController window.makeKeyAndVisible() let routeChoice = createCPRouteChoice(from: route) trip = CPTrip(origin: startMapItem, destination: endMapItem, routeChoices: [routeChoice]) mapTemplate(mapTemplate, selectedPreviewFor: trip!, using: routeChoice) mapTemplate.showTripPreviews([trip!], textConfiguration: nil) return mapTemplate }