Apple's iOS 26.4 update brings a convenient change for iPhone personal hotspot users, making it easier to monitor data consumption across connected devices. The new feature displays per-device data usage statistics directly in the Personal Hotspot settings menu, accessible through Settings ⇾ Personal Hotspot.

Previously, this usage data was buried in a different location within the Settings app, making it difficult for users to track hotspot consumption. The new Data Usage menu appears only when hotspot has been recently used and shows a breakdown of data consumed by each connected device. Users can also reset these statistics through the Cellular settings.

This update is particularly valuable for users on limited data plans who need to carefully monitor their hotspot usage. The author notes they've historically used capped cellular plans due to affordability concerns, making this tracking feature especially useful. The change addresses a long-standing pain point for hotspot users who want to keep tabs on which devices are consuming their data.