What about background location updates in iOS 26?
Asked on 2025-06-27
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In iOS 26, background location updates are managed through the use of continued processing tasks, which allow apps to continue work even after being backgrounded. This is particularly useful for tasks initiated by the user, such as exporting data in the background, with progress updates provided to the user. The system ensures that these tasks are completed reliably and allows users to monitor and cancel them if needed. Additionally, apps can benefit from background GPU access on supported devices, which can be enabled in Xcode project settings. This allows apps to adapt their task requirements based on the device's capabilities at runtime.
For more detailed information on background tasks in iOS 26, you can refer to the session Finish tasks in the background (11:23).
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