Apple is introducing a “Limit Precise Location” setting that restricts the precision of location data shared with cellular networks so carriers can only see an approximate area instead of a precise street address. The feature requires iOS 26.3 or later on supported iPhone and iPad models and must be enabled in Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options, with availability dependent on carrier support (for example, Telekom, EE, BT, Boost Mobile, AIS, and True). #LimitPreciseLocation #iOS26_3
Keypoints
- Apple’s “Limit Precise Location” reduces the precision of location data shared with cellular networks to an approximate area.
- The setting becomes available after upgrading to iOS 26.3 or later and may prompt a device restart to activate.
- It only affects location data available to carriers and does not change Location Services or emergency call location sharing.
- Support is limited to certain models (iPhone Air, iPhone 16e, iPad Pro M5 Wi‑Fi + Cellular) and relies on carrier support.
- Currently supported carriers include Telekom (Germany), EE and BT (UK), Boost Mobile (US), and AIS and True (Thailand).