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Apple’s new child safety features now available
Apple has released a new suite of child safety and parental control tools for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. These features allow parents to manage the content, communication, and app usage of their children.
Why it matters
Parents can more precisely control their children's internet access and screen time, reducing exposure to violent content and managing digital habits via expert-informed guidance.
The big picture
This update follows other industry efforts to enhance child safety, such as Microsoft's Windows Age API and Bark Technologies' AI-powered safety software for kids' smartwatches.
The details
- Redesigned Screen Time provides an at-a-glance view of usage and one-tap controls. - A simpler setup experience includes recommended essential apps for new child accounts. - All Family Sharing devices must be updated to version 27 to use Screen Time.
What's next
Apple is working with the American Academy of Pediatrics to adapt its Family Media Plan into a guide for parents.
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