Apple Maps is testing a new feature that incorporates walking time between parking and destination into overall travel estimates. According to PDFU on X, Apple is internally testing a "TimeToPark" flag in iOS 27.3. This feature uses iPhone background location and motion data to calculate typical walking routes from parking spaces to destinations, storing data grouped by day and hour.
Over time, the system adapts to individual walking habits, such as longer walks later in the day. Currently, the feature is not accessible to users or developers, functioning only on internal installs within Apple offices. The ultimate goal is to integrate this walking ETA into Apple Maps route planning, accounting for on-foot travel from parking spots to final destinations via walking or public transport.
Source: AppleInsider · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing