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Apple’s iOS 26 Update May Affect US Republican Campaigns in September

Apple’s iOS 26 Update May Affect US Republican Campaigns in September
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Apple will release iOS 26 in September 2025 with new features and design. The update will change how text messages from unknown numbers are handled. Messages from unknown senders will go to a separate folder without alerts. Republicans fear this will hurt their campaign messages and fundraising before the US midterm elections. They say this could block voter outreach and cost them over ₹200 crore in revenue. Apple will launch iOS 26 alongside the iPhone 17 series on 9 September in Cupertino. The update aims to improve user experience but may impact political messaging in the US. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 03:29 IST; source: link)