To drop a pin on an iPhone using the Apple Maps app, follow these steps:
- Open the Maps app on your iPhone.
- Find the location where you want to drop a pin by scrolling or zooming on the map.
- Press and hold your finger on the exact spot on the map where you want to drop the pin. After a moment, a red pin will appear at that location
- Once the pin is dropped, an information panel will appear showing details like the address and coordinates of the pinned location.
- You can tap options on the panel to:
- Get directions to the pin.
- Share the pin with others via message, email, or other apps.
- Add the location to your favorites.
- Copy the address or coordinates.
- Move the pin if it is not precisely placed by tapping "Move" and dragging it to the correct spot.
- Remove the pin if needed
This method works for any location on the map, even if there is no business or landmark there. You can also drop pins directly in the Messages app when sharing a location with someone by tapping the location icon and moving the pin to the desired spot before sending
. In summary, the key action is to press and hold on the map location to drop a pin, then use the options provided to share, save, or navigate to that spot
