Apple has started rolling out the iOS 26.6 Public Beta 3 update to all supported iPhones. This comes just a day after the iOS 26.6 developer beta 3 update was released and brings some upcoming iOS 26.6 features to Public beta users, including new Apple Maps security enhancements and blocked contacts limit alerts.
iOS 26.6 Public Beta 3 Update: What's New?
As is evident from previous beta versions, a major change in the iOS 26.6 Public Beta 3 is a set of new security enhancements for Apple Maps. The company has added stricter location-based data processing, particularly since Apple Maps will soon show users targeted adverts.
Another addition comes in the form of a Blocked Contacts Limit alert, which first appeared on the iOS 26.6 developer beta 1 and is now available to public beta users as well. This alert shows iPhone users a text warning if they attempt to exceed the maximum number of blocked contacts.
This bars users from blocking more contacts until they clear the list manually. Depending on your iPhone and iOS version, the limit currently sits between 8,000 and 20,000 blocked contacts on Apple iPhones.
Aside from that, there are no other notable changes shipped with iOS 26.6 public beta 3. Most of the other updates are related to under-the-hood refinements and aim to bring system-wide stability and security to iOS 26.6 beta.
That said, the iOS 26.6 public beta 3 update is currently rolling out to eligible devices, all the way from the iPhone 11 to the iPhone 17e. Beta users can download and install the new version by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update > Update Now. You can also refer to our quick guide on how to install iOS 26 beta on your iPhone if you aren't enrolled yet.
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