Q: Remove the blue circle around your location in maps

There's no way to modify this. The circle isn't always large, though: its size depends on the accuracy of your current location.

Yes, this is a BIG shortcoming and the reason I do use Apple map. There should be a simple way of being able to not have the giant blue circle or the blue dot displayed on your map; like making the location arrow a toggle button - click on, click off.

The map app is very annoying in this regard. Getting rid of the blue circle also gets rid of your current location. The blue circle is so dark, you cannot read the map underneath.