iOS 26's new features impact political campaigns and enhance security
iOS 26 introduces a new opt-in message filtering system that automatically sorts messages from unknown senders into a separate inbox, causing concern among political fundraisers who fear it will significantly reduce their ability to reach voters and raise funds, potentially costing the GOP over $25 million in revenue. The change impacts political and marketing communications by making it harder to contact recipients directly, prompting calls for a pushback before the full release in September.