Your location will no longer be traceable, privacy will be significantly enhanced: A new feature is coming for these users

Apple is bringing a powerful privacy feature in the iOS 26.3 update for its users. This feature will limit the location data accessible to network carriers.

A fantastic privacy feature is coming for iPhone users, making it difficult to pinpoint their exact location. Apple will roll out this feature in the upcoming iOS 26.3 update, allowing users to hide their precise location from their network carrier. This feature has been spotted in the beta version of iOS 26.3 and will limit the location data accessible to network carriers. This will give users more control over their privacy.

What will change with the new feature?

Currently, the company whose SIM card you use can track your precise location using mobile towers, knowing exactly where you are standing on a street. To prevent this, Apple is introducing a new feature called 'Limit Precise Location'. After enabling this feature, the mobile service provider company will not be able to determine your exact location. Apple says that with this feature, companies will only be able to determine the general area where you are located. They will not get precise information about your exact whereabouts. This feature will not affect signal quality or user experience. It will also not affect the data shared during emergency calls.

Which devices will it work on?

Apple will roll out this feature in its upcoming update, but it will not be available to all iPhone users. It will only work on the cellular versions of iPhone Air, iPhone 16e, and M5 iPad Pro. These devices are equipped with Apple's C1 or C1X modems. Also, to use this feature, the user's device must have iOS 26.3 or iPadOS 26.3 update installed. This feature can be enabled in the Settings under the Cellular menu.