"With iOS 26.3, Apple is adding a new "limit precise location" setting that reduces the location data available to mobile networks to increase user privacy. Mobile networks determine location based on the cellular towers that a device connects to, but with the setting enabled, some of the data typically made available to mobile networks is being restricted. Rather than being able to see location down to a street address, carriers will instead be limited to the neighborhood where a device is located, for example."
"According to a new support document, iPhone models from supported network providers will offer the limit precise location feature. In the U.S., only Boost Mobile will support the option, but EE and BT will offer support in the UK. This new location limiting feature also only works with devices equipped with the Apple-designed C1 or C1X modems, which includes the iPhone Air, iPhone 16e, and cellular M5 iPad Pro. iOS 26.3 or iPadOS 26.3 are required."
"You'll need to restart your device when turning the setting on or off. Apple says that reducing location precision will not impact signal quality or user experience, and it does not affect the precision of location data provided to emergency responders during an emergency call. It also only limits the location data available to mobile networks, and it does not have an effect on location data shared with apps through Location Services."
iOS 26.3 introduces a Limit Precise Location setting that restricts the location data supplied to mobile networks, reducing precision from street address to neighborhood level. The setting limits cellular tower-derived data available to carriers while preserving regular cellular connectivity. Participating carriers and supported iPhone models will offer the option; Boost Mobile supports it in the U.S., and EE and BT support it in the UK. The feature requires devices with Apple-designed C1 or C1X modems (iPhone Air, iPhone 16e, cellular M5 iPad Pro) and iOS 26.3 or iPadOS 26.3. Users enable it via Settings > Cellular > Mobile Data Options and must restart the device. Signal quality and emergency responder location precision remain unaffected. The setting only limits data given to mobile networks and does not change Location Services data shared with apps. The feature is currently in beta and will be released to the public in the coming weeks.
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