DuckDuckGo will use Apple Maps in search results

Apple Maps doesn't have a dark mode, so if you're using a dark theme in DuckDuckGo it'll go with MapBox.

DDG is just using Apple Maps as an alternative to Mapbox to overlay search results (primarily from Yelp) on top of a static map.

I’m able to change the orientation, zoom, and pan on the Apple Maps results (once I select a light theme). If you pan/zoom away from your initial results, though, the results don’t update to follow your focus.

There is also an Apple logo in the bottom left of the map and a 'Legal' button linking to Apple Maps Terms of Use and an Apple privacy statement.

FYI, Apple seems to be investing heavily in mapping data, and I wouldn’t be surprised if one of the motivating factors is their reliance on TomTom.

I believe Apple Maps is getting away from TomTom as they are currently testing their own database in ... California I believe? ... so they can own and manage the data themselves. Here is a short rundown of their "street view" data collection schedule: https://maps.apple.com/vehicles/

I'm hoping it works better for mapping and navigation as Google Maps has become a bit more of a guidebook.