iOS 26.3 Enhances Privacy: Limit Precise Location for Apple Modem Devices
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Moneycontrol•28-01-2026, 10:26
iOS 26.3 Enhances Privacy: Limit Precise Location for Apple Modem Devices
- •iOS 26.3 introduces a new 'Limit Precise Location' feature for Apple modem devices, restricting mobile carriers' access to exact location data.
- •When enabled, carriers receive a less precise approximation of the device's location, such as a neighborhood, instead of a street-level address.
- •The feature does not affect signal quality, network performance, user experience, or the accuracy of location data shared with emergency responders.
- •It is exclusive to devices with Apple's in-house cellular modem, including iPhone Air, iPhone 16e, and iPad Pro with M5 chip (Wi-Fi + Cellular).
- •Availability depends on carrier support, with Telekom (Germany), EE, BT (UK), Boost Mobile (US), AIS, and True (Thailand) currently supporting it.
Why It Matters: iOS 26.3 offers enhanced location privacy for Apple modem devices, giving users more control over carrier data.
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