Apple launches expanded child safety controls
Apple rolled out new child account controls today. Parents can now approve their kid’s website visits in Safari and block images with gore or violence, not just nudity, in shared messages and even live FaceTime. The update also offers quick setup for kid accounts, tailored screen time recommendations, and simpler ways to track and adjust app use with a single tap.
- Parents can require approval for kids’ web access
- System now blocks violence and gore, not just nudity
- Live FaceTime images filtered for explicit content
- Screen time tools now show real-time usage at a glance
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