iOS 26 Update Sparks Concerns Over Political Campaign Funding and Security

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Apple's iOS 26 introduces a feature that filters texts from unknown senders into an 'Unknown' inbox, potentially causing significant financial losses for political campaigns, especially GOP, estimated at up to $500 million, by reducing their ability to reach voters and raise funds via text messages.
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- NRSC says new Apple iOS will kneecap fundraising Punchbowl News
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