Apple's latest iOS 26.3 Beta 3 introduces a new privacy feature allowing users to "Limit precise location from cellular networks," directly impacting how mobile network operators track precise user locations.

• The feature requires Apple’s new C1 Modem, found in devices like the iPhone Air and iPhone 16e.
• Initial carrier support is limited to the Global North and Southeast Asia, with no African carriers like Safaricom or MTN on the list.
• This development is expected to face significant regulatory pushback in African countries due to existing surveillance practices and national security concerns.