How do I add multiple pins to Apple Maps?

Pinning Multiple Locations in Apple Maps: A Step-by-Step Guide

Apple Maps doesn’t offer a “multi-pin” feature like some other mapping applications. You can’t simultaneously drop multiple pins onto the map. However, adding several locations is still straightforward, though it requires a sequential process. Here’s how to efficiently add multiple pins to Apple Maps:

Step 1: Locate and Pin Your First Destination

Begin by opening Apple Maps and navigating to your first desired location. This can be done by typing an address, business name, or point of interest into the search bar. Once you’ve found the location, precisely place your finger on the map at the desired spot and hold it down. This will deploy a pin.

Step 2: Save the Pin to Your Collection

This is the crucial step often overlooked. Simply dropping a pin doesn’t automatically save it for later reference. To preserve your pin, tap the small, newly-placed pin. A card with information about the location will appear. At the bottom of this card, you’ll usually find an option to “Add to Favorites,” “Add to Collections” or a similar phrase. Select this option. You can either add it to an existing collection (like “Trip to Yosemite”) or create a new collection specifically for these multiple locations. This saving action is essential – it prevents your pin from disappearing when you navigate to a different location.

Step 3: Repeat for Each Subsequent Location

Now, repeat Steps 1 and 2 for every additional location you wish to mark. For each new pin, navigate to the location on the map, hold your finger to drop the pin, and then save it to your chosen collection. This method ensures each location is saved individually and remains accessible within your collection.

Step 4: Accessing Your Saved Pins

To view all your saved pins, open the Apple Maps app and tap your profile icon in the upper-right corner. Select “Collections” from the menu. You’ll then see all your saved collections, allowing you to easily access and navigate to each of your pinned locations.

Tips for Efficiency:

• Create descriptive collection names: Give your collections descriptive names (e.g., “Weekend Getaway,” “Shopping Trip”) to easily identify them later.
• Organize collections: Consider organizing your collections by theme or trip to improve the manageability of your saved locations.
• Utilize search: If you’re planning a route that visits multiple saved locations, use Apple Maps’ search function to plot a route between them directly from your collection.

While Apple Maps doesn’t offer a simultaneous multi-pin feature, this step-by-step guide enables you to effectively manage and save multiple locations for future reference. Remember the key is saving each pin individually to your chosen collection after placing it.

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