New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- Apple's latest iOS 26 update has introduced a new feature in Maps called Visited Places, designed to automatically log locations users have travelled to. While the tool promises to make it easier to rediscover favourite spots or share recommendations with friends, it has also sparked discussion around privacy.

The feature, which is switched on by default when users opt in at first launch, stores a record of where you've been and categorises locations under labels such as restaurants, shops or transport stops. Apple stresses that the information is end-to-end encrypted, meaning the company cannot access the data, and that it synchronises securely across devices signed into the same Apple ID.

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