Weve unified Apples strongest business offerings into one simple, secure platform': Apple Business will now offer MDM, upgraded iCloud storage and
more plus the option to put ads in Maps

Date:
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:35:00 +0000

Description:
Apple is replacing former Business Connect, Essentials and Manager tools into one single (free) Apple Business experience.

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free Businesses in the US and Canada can advertise on Maps from this summer Apple has announced the upcoming launch of Apple Business, which combines Business Connect, Business Essentials and Business Manager into one platform.

For example, previously paid device management ($2.99 per device per month
for Essentials) will now be included at no extra cost, hopefully offering better value for users Apple Business' core functionalities revolve around mobile device management, so customers can expect things like managed Apple accounts to separate work and personal data, employee management, preconfigured devices and zero-touch deployment. A separate companion app
will also be accessible by employees for managing ghtings like apps, contacts and support requests. Article continues below You may like iLife and iWork strike back Apple bundles its creative and productivity apps into one subscription All the products Apple launched in March, and how much they cost 6 things Apple announced at its big March event from iPhones to MacBooks Apple Business launch The company also announced upcoming support for ad creation within the Maps app. "Beginning this summer in the US and Canada, businesses will have a new way to be discovered by using Apple Business to create ads on Maps," Apple wrote.

Though the iPhone maker stressed its strong privacy credentials to ensure the ad viewer's anonymity, Apple did not share finer details, such as cost, for the advertiser.

Also on the Maps front, Apple Business ports over a former Business Connect tool that allows companies to manage brand name, logo, and key details consistently across Maps, Wallet and other apps. Branding and company information continues across emails, Spotlight Search and Tap to Pay on iPhone.

Apple Business will be launching on April 14, 2026 as a free tool for companies to manage their online presence and their employees' devices, and effectively replaces former Connect, Essentials and Manager platforms. It
will be free in more than 200 countries, but Ads on Apple Maps will only be available for the US and Canada when the feature launches in the summer. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro
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AppleCare+ for Business coverage will be separate, billed at $6.99 per month or $13.99 per month for up to three devices. iCloud storage plans can also be added for a fee. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

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