Hi, I'm Lisa, a tech enthusiast with a particular fondness for all things Apple. I've been navigating the ins and outs of iPhones and iOS for years, and I'm happy to share my knowledge with you today.

Let's talk about deleting destinations on your iPhone's Maps app. It's actually a bit trickier than you might think, as Apple doesn't provide a straightforward "delete" button for destinations within the app itself. However, don't worry, there are still ways to manage your saved locations. Here's a breakdown of how to do it:

Understanding "Destinations"

First, it's essential to understand what we mean by "destinations" in the context of Apple Maps. Apple Maps doesn't have a dedicated list of saved destinations in the same way you might find in Google Maps. Instead, there are a few places where location data is stored:

* Recents: This is a running list of places you've recently searched for or navigated to. It's important to note that this list isn't tied solely to the Maps app. Searches from other apps or websites that use location services can also populate this list.
* Favorites: These are locations you've specifically marked as favorites for quick access.
* Home and Work: You can set your home and work addresses in Maps for easy navigation.
* Shared Locations: These are locations that others have shared with you through the Messages app.

Deleting Specific Locations

Here's how to address each type of "destination":


1. Recents:

* Deleting Individual Entries:

* Open the Maps app on your iPhone.
* Tap the search bar at the top of the screen.
* You'll see a list of your recent searches. Swipe left on the specific entry you want to delete.
* Tap the red "Delete" button that appears.

* Clearing Entire Recent History:

* This is a bit more involved, as you'll need to clear your entire location services history.
* Go to **Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services**.
* Scroll down to the bottom and tap System Services.
* Select Significant Locations.
* You might be prompted to enter your passcode or use Face ID/Touch ID.
* Tap Clear History at the bottom of the screen.
* Confirm by tapping Clear History again.


2. Favorites:

* Open the Maps app on your iPhone.
* Tap the search bar at the top.
* Scroll down to the "Favorites" section or **tap "See All" next to "Favorites."**
* Swipe left on the favorite you want to remove.
* Tap the red "Delete" button.


3. Home and Work:

* Open the Maps app.
* Tap the search bar.
* Scroll down to the "Favorites" section or **tap "See All" next to "Favorites."**
* You'll see entries for "Home" and "Work" if you have them set.
* **Swipe left on either "Home" or "Work."**
* Tap "Remove" to delete the saved address.


4. Shared Locations:

* Open the Messages app.
* Open the conversation where the location was shared.
* Tap the contact's name or photo at the top.
* Tap "Info."
* Under "Location," you'll see the shared location. **Tap "Stop Sharing My Location."**

Important Notes:

* Deleting location history from Significant Locations will remove data from various apps and services that use your location.
* Apple anonymizes location data used for Significant Locations, so it cannot be traced back to you personally.

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions about Apple Maps or your iPhone!
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Finding your location history in Apple Maps was definitely the most difficult of the three. Open the app and tap the search bar, followed by "Favorites." At the bottom of the screen, tap on "Recents" followed by "Clear" in the top-left corner. You'll then have the option to delete all of your recent travel history.read more >>