What new features are available in Apple Maps with iOS 17?

Apple Maps now offers more detailed 3D Flyover views of cities and landmarks, along with 'Local Lists' for discovering popular spots and recommendations. This simplifies route planning and venue selection without relying on third-party apps.

How does the new bill-splitting feature in Apple Wallet work?

Users can scan receipts with their iPhone camera, and Apple Intelligence automatically calculates each participant's share, including taxes and tips. Payments are processed via Apple Cash in Messages or Wallet.

What improvements have Apple Music and podcasts received?

Apple Music now supports song lyric translations in seven languages and phonetic transcriptions in five. Podcasts feature episode search across devices and video podcasts are now available on Mac and Apple TV.

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iOS 17: Key Updates in Maps, Wallet, Music, and Podcasts

June 20, 2026

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Apple upgraded iOS 17 with enhanced 3D Flyover maps in Apple Maps, automatic bill splitting in Apple Wallet via Apple Intelligence, expanded song lyric translations in Apple Music, and…

Apple announced a series of iOS 17 updates impacting key ecosystem apps. One standout change is the modernization of Apple Maps: the Flyover feature now delivers more detailed and fluid 3D views of cities and landmarks. Additionally, 'Local Lists' allow users to save and share recommendations for restaurants, cafes, and other venues, competing with third-party services like Google Maps* or TikTok*.

Apple Wallet now supports automatic bill splitting. Users can scan receipts with their iPhone camera, and Apple Intelligence will automatically divide the total among participants, accounting for taxes and tips. Payments are processed via Apple Cash in Messages or Wallet. Loyalty card support has also expanded: users can now add cards by scanning barcodes or digital copies, and Apple Watch users can pin cards in Smart Stack for quick access.

For travelers, the digital hotel key experience in Wallet has been enhanced. Now, Wallet displays not only room keys but also booking details, event schedules, and real-time notifications. Apple Pay’s interface has been refreshed, enabling faster card switching, reward balance checks, and installment payment options. Future updates will allow direct debit card top-ups via Wallet.

Apple Music has expanded its song lyric translation feature to seven languages, including French, German, and Korean. Phonetic transcriptions are now available in five languages for users unfamiliar with the language. AutoMix, which creates seamless track transitions, is now accessible on Apple TV and HomePod, and subscribers can enjoy Hi-Res Lossless audio on Apple TV 4K.

Podcast listeners can now search for episodes within shows across all devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. Video podcasts are now available on Mac and Apple TV. iCloud Shared Albums now supports full-size photos, new file types, and temporary albums for collaborative projects. Users without Apple devices can also add photos via the web interface.

Common questions

What new features are available in Apple Maps with iOS 17?: Apple Maps now offers more detailed 3D Flyover views of cities and landmarks, along with 'Local Lists' for discovering popular spots and recommendations. This simplifies route planning and venue selection without relying on third-party apps.
How does the new bill-splitting feature in Apple Wallet work?: Users can scan receipts with their iPhone camera, and Apple Intelligence automatically calculates each participant's share, including taxes and tips. Payments are processed via Apple Cash in Messages or Wallet.
What improvements have Apple Music and podcasts received?: Apple Music now supports song lyric translations in seven languages and phonetic transcriptions in five. Podcasts feature episode search across devices and video podcasts are now available on Mac and Apple TV.

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