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Apple's iOS 26.3 Limits Precise Location Tracking on New Devices

1/29/2026

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Apple’s iOS 26.3 introduces Limit Precise Location, a feature restricting location accuracy.
It is available only on devices with C1 or C1X modems, including iPhone Air and iPhone 16e.
Currently, it is supported by a few United States (U.S.) and United Kingdom (U.K.) carriers.
The feature will not affect signal quality or emergency services’ access to location data.

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Story summary

Apple’s iOS 26.3 introduces Limit Precise Location, a feature restricting location accuracy.
It is available only on devices with C1 or C1X modems, including iPhone Air and iPhone 16e.
Currently, it is supported by a few United States (U.S.) and United Kingdom (U.K.) carriers.
The feature will not affect signal quality or emergency services’ access to location data.