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Apple's mapping and navigation service offering directions, traffic, and location search across Apple devices
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24 Jun, 2026
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Restricted for users in Syria. Community testing in May 2026 confirmed that base maps and device location load, but the Custom Routes feature is unavailable and returns a regional restriction message. The block is feature level rather than a full block, and no outreach to the company has been made yet.
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Community testing confirmed that Apple Maps is restricted in Syria. The map view loads and the device location is shown, but the Custom Routes feature is unavailable, returning a banner that reads «Custom routes are not available in this region». Base mapping functions remain accessible.
You can help change this. Syria's political situation has changed—all sanctions have been lifted. Many companies just haven't updated their policies yet. If you work at Apple Maps or know someone who does, share our resources with their legal or compliance team. Sometimes all it takes is one person asking the right question.
Tips for advocating: Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams. Reference the lifted sanctions. Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria. Every voice matters.
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