Apple announced plans on May 15, 2026, to integrate proprietary 5G modems into the iPhone 18 series. This transition reduces the company's long-standing reliance on Qualcomm for cellular hardware.
The company will launch a Limit Precise Location tool within iOS 26.3 alongside the new hardware. This feature provides users with granular control over location data shared with cellular carriers.
Apple will restrict this enhanced privacy tool to devices powered by its in-house 5G modems.