Just updated to iOS 26 and a few hours later got this notice about “enchanted 5g” for some apps. I had no idea what it was, so I checked the details and saw that it was automatic enabled and shares info about what apps you use with Verizon. If it wasn’t for this notification I would have no idea this was running.
No thanks. Disable that.
An auto opt-in is an opt-out.
Where in Settings would this be? Cellular?
I looked further into this and I think this is just really bad communication on Apple's part. This is network slicing and basically lets apps call for a dedicated 5G connection tailored for them.
So if this is on, a compatible app can say, "I'm streaming live video, please prioritize for low latency and packet loss", or like a navigation app can say "I'm a background service, I don't care about latency, packet loss, or throughput stability".
It isn't sharing exactly what apps are being used, just what type of network service the apps need. So while Verizon might be able to infer what type of activities you're doing, your actual activity is encrypted and can still be hidden behind a VPN. This seems like it's just for better network stability and speed, and I wouldn't consider it a violation of privacy.
Sony has that too. And essential apps (dialer, contacts, gallery) break if you remove Play Services.
this is why t-mobile is pushing t-life so hard.
on android side, was shocked by how much junk and bloatware and how the setup process is tainted with paid suggestions and install offers in this day and age.
I would love enchanted apps.
What the fuck!?
I think your isp could probably infer this all already from your internet traffic
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