Is it possible to create a contact using Maps?

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Is it possible to create a contact using Maps?

I’m sure this was an option available from Maps before. Seems like a very simple thing and it is unbelievable it’s not a feature.

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iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 7, 2024 8:28 PM

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Answer 1

Alancito

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Nov 8, 2024 4:39 AM in response to Frustrated1-1

Frustrated1-1 ~ Touch & hold a location on the map. In the Marked Location panel which appears, tap on the Share icon at upper right. In the Share panel which appears, you should see:

Create New Contact

Add to Existing Contact

...If no luck, post back with screenshots.

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Alancito

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Nov 8, 2024 7:51 AM in response to stedman1

stedman1 wrote: "...Living in a rural area..."

stedman ~ This what3words app could also work for you. It's an easy way to identify precise locations. Every 10 foot square has been given a unique combination of three words: a whatswords address. It also shows "GPS Accuracy" when the compass is tapped:

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Answer 3

Nov 8, 2024 4:58 AM in response to Alancito

Thanks. That works, but what was and is still causing me a problem is when I do that with my location, I.e. when I am somewhere and I want to create a contact for that location. When I follow your directions, the two options aren’t included.

It does work if I move slightly off my location.

thanks

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Answer 4

Nov 8, 2024 5:25 AM in response to Alancito

Alancito, thanks for that tip. Living in a rural area, this has been an ongoing annoyance for me. I have now updated a couple of my contacts with the newly placed location pins. I look forward to seeing if they accurately take me to their locations.

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