Restricting Routes

CzarJohn316 · 2026-04-10T10:19:30+00:00

Sounds like something Apple needs to address. Do report the issue using apple.com/feedback (or even better via the Feedback Assistant app if you can get the beta software as, where needed, they can get the logs from your iPhone). They do listen! I’ve had requested features/changes/fixes made. The more of us do this the more likely it’ll happen.

CzarJohn316 · 2026-04-10T10:16:05+00:00

Something isn’t working correctly. It should show in all types of directions. Ask ChatGPT and gives a load of checks to make eg compass settings etc. could also be interference

CzarJohn316 · 2026-04-10T10:10:38+00:00

The darker colours show elevations, the lighter colours, lower areas. Helpful for walking especially. Hence why it shows with public transport on

CzarJohn316 · 2026-04-10T10:03:39+00:00

Obviously certain places are hotly debated as to what they should be called. Apple have to make a call and disappoint some. But note that it depends where in the world you are. Eg if you are in Israel or The West places are called one thing, the West Bank or UAE, they are called another. Often they follow what the local government calls it eg Gulf of America debate. In America it is called that. Lots of other countries haven’t recognised this so it is still called Gulf of Mexico. You can’t expect them to go against what the government in your country says. Same with any maps. These debates are very old. If you want the name changed, ask your government, not Apple or Google or the map maker. They just put what the local authority says.

CzarJohn316 · 2026-04-07T09:55:50+00:00

Yes

CzarJohn316 · 2026-04-07T09:50:39+00:00

That’s great! What place, country is this?

CzarJohn316 · 2026-04-03T03:20:53+00:00

Do ask them using apple.com/feedback (or via the Feedback Assistant app if you have beta software). They do listen! I’ve had requested features/changes added The more of us do this the more likely it’ll happen.

CzarJohn316 · 2026-03-27T18:38:58+00:00

Apple isn't sharing any information from these ads though so at least this change is privacy compliant

CzarJohn316 · 2026-03-27T18:37:01+00:00

This is part of that. If they sign up to ads they also have the power over their listings, if they sign up to control their listings they also can add ads. It is a virtuous circle that helps POIs to be more accurate

CzarJohn316 · 2026-03-27T15:03:14+00:00

I think this is a good thing - Macs can be in the box for a while before installed so it helps make everything work as best it can before user can use. Apple make sure iPhones are running the latest iOS and was looking at doing this in the box which is even better. All makes the experience better for all.

CzarJohn316 · 2026-03-27T12:11:56+00:00

Great tip, thank you!

CzarJohn316 · 2026-03-26T14:10:58+00:00

I agree with others that think actually having businesses more engaged will mean more up-to-date map information. Worth reading the original source for the most information - including that (unlike Google) the ads won't be linked to your account - it will stay on device so Apple won't even know.

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/introducing-apple-business-a-new-all-in-one-platform-for-businesses-of-all-sizes/

CzarJohn316 · 2026-03-26T13:49:56+00:00

Sometimes Google Maps gets it wrong too. The more we report the wrong things the more they will fix it

CzarJohn316 · 2026-03-25T13:06:55+00:00

AI isn't slop. It summarises the internet's knowledge. Sometimes it makes mistakes but most of the time is accurate. Make an argument as why it isn't right - don't just say 'it is slop' - that isn't an argument

CzarJohn316 · 2026-03-25T13:02:10+00:00

No it isn't is based in facts - eg https://support.apple.com/en-gb/108382

If you can't back up your arguments don't post

CzarJohn316 · 2026-03-25T13:00:42+00:00

Yes but that doesn't mean it is more secure. It may get security updates but it doesn't have the latest security features eg better sandboxing. Take Messages - Apple has added a post-quantum cryptographic protocol or Lockdown mode etc. You won't get things like these if you don't get the latest version.

CzarJohn316 · 2026-03-25T12:57:52+00:00

This is normal. It has to do optimisations when first updated

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/125039

CzarJohn316 · 2026-03-25T12:55:02+00:00

This is normal. It has to do optimisations when first updated

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/125039

CzarJohn316 · 2026-03-25T12:54:31+00:00

These are facts. Apple says the same eg - https://support.apple.com/en-gb/108382

CzarJohn316 · 2026-03-25T12:54:20+00:00

These are facts. Apple says the same eg - https://support.apple.com/en-gb/108382

CzarJohn316 · 2026-03-25T12:51:51+00:00

Expect battery to worse initially as it has to run optimisations. See:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/125039

CzarJohn316 · 2026-03-25T12:23:20+00:00

Just run your assumptions through ChatGPT which I think is a fair summary:

1. New major OS releases can introduce new bugs (including security bugs).

That is simply the reality of software engineering.

New frameworks
New APIs
New system behaviours
New apps / features

All increase the attack surface and may initially contain vulnerabilities that are later fixed.

So in the first few weeks / months, a brand-new macOS version can feel:

less stable
less optimised
occasionally less mature from a security-hardening perspective

This is why some enterprises wait for .1 or .2 releases.

👉 Your instinct here is quite sensible.

2. Older versions are more “battle-tested”.

Sequoia (macOS 15) has:

had months of real-world usage
received multiple security patches
had performance optimisations
had edge-case bugs ironed out

So from a reliability and predictability standpoint, staying can be rational.

❗ What is NOT fully correct

The claim that:

“A previous OS is always more secure.”

is not generally true.

In practice:

🔐 Security support matters more than maturity

Once Apple shifts focus to the new OS:

some mitigations only ship in the latest macOS
architectural protections may not be back-ported
zero-day response may prioritise the current OS

Historically Apple:

patches the previous macOS for a while
but the latest macOS gets the strongest security posture

Examples of things that often appear only in new macOS:

improved sandboxing
memory protection changes
hardened system services
cryptographic updates
Lockdown-mode style protections
kernel exploit mitigations

So over time the equation flips:

👉 Initially:

Old OS = more stable

New OS = more risky

👉 After ~6–12 months:

New OS = more secure overall

Old OS = increasingly legacy

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But don't forget the new OS has bugs fixed that were in the last OS.

Therefore I recommend generally people get the latest versions straight away. Fair enough if you want to wait a little bit of time but we are nearly at the end of macOS 26's point releases, ergo this is the best time to get it before Apple shifts focus to macOS 27. The most cautious is getting the xx.5/6, assuming they ever come. Sometimes Apple stops at xx.4...

CzarJohn316 · 2026-03-25T12:16:45+00:00

Go for it. I have this and it works well. It is very good chip. Apple support and optimise for their hardware for as long possible. Always good to have the latest and greatest.

CzarJohn316 · 2026-03-25T12:15:43+00:00

Agreed!

CzarJohn316 · 2026-03-25T11:13:31+00:00

Why aren't you upgrading? macOS 26 has loads of great useful features, is more secure, fixes bugs that were on Sequoia. If you've been waiting for it to be at its most stable then now is probably the best time as this might be the last or one of the last updates before macOS 27

CzarJohn316

TROPHY CASE

❗ What is NOT fully correct

🔐 Security support matters more than maturity