Maps
Do the little coloured dots on maps represent a place I have visited before?
iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16
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Do the little coloured dots on maps represent a place I have visited before?
iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16
I guess you mean these, indicated by the arrows?
They are your favorites and coordinates you shared with another person (which became favorites).
If you want to remove them, swipe up to reveal Maps dashboard, tap on Plus above the Favorites section, and swipe right to delete a particular favorite.
I guess you mean these, indicated by the arrows?
They are your favorites and coordinates you shared with another person (which became favorites).
If you want to remove them, swipe up to reveal Maps dashboard, tap on Plus above the Favorites section, and swipe right to delete a particular favorite.
Maps