With the release of iOS 26.6 beta 1 today, users may notice a new alert regarding contact blocking limits. This update introduces a notification that informs users when they have reached the maximum number of blocked contacts, a restriction that Apple does not widely advertise. The alert states: "Blocked Contacts Limit Reached. You’ve reached the maximum number of blocked contacts. To block additional callers, remove a blocked contact in Settings."
This feature was identified by Aaron Perris while analyzing the updated code in the latest developer beta. Although most users are unlikely to encounter this limitation, the addition of the alert marks a noteworthy change in an otherwise minimal update. As iOS 27 approaches, it remains unclear if further significant improvements will be introduced.