Apple has introduced a new security feature for select iPhones and iPads that limits the precision of location data shared with cellular carriers. This change aims to enhance user privacy by providing only general location information, like a neighborhood, instead of precise addresses. The feature is currently available on models such as iPhone Air, iPhone 16e, and iPad Pro (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, running iOS 26.3. It’s supported by a few global carriers including Telekom in Germany and Boost Mobile in the U.S. The timing of this feature is significant, as law enforcement agencies have been increasingly accessing location data from cell carriers for surveillance purposes. Hackers have also targeted these networks for sensitive information, with recent attacks linked to state-backed groups. Gary Miller, a mobile security expert, emphasizes that users often don’t realize that their devices can transmit location data beyond what apps collect. He points out that while users can limit GPS tracking at the app level, controlling the data sent to the network has been more challenging until now. Apple's new feature is a step towards giving users more control over their privacy in a landscape where personal data is frequently at risk. However, it currently applies only to a limited number of carriers, leaving many users with less protection.