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Apple will bring new child safety features to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS Golden Gate this fall. The update includes Ask to Browse for Safari, a redesigned Screen Time with Time Allowances, and Communication Safety that blurs gore and violence for users under 18.
Apple introduced redesigned Screen Time controls at WWDC that let parents decide who a child can talk to, which apps and websites they can use, and set age-based restrictions. The tools block adult content and offer smart app suggestions during setup. The update responds to growing concerns over technology's impact on children's mental health.
Apple announced new parental controls at WWDC 26, letting kids request permission to browse specific websites or contact specific people. The update also adds automatic image filtering for children. Parents gain more granular oversight of their child's digital activity.
Apple announced refreshed Screen Time features for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 at WWDC 2026. Parents can create child Apple Accounts more easily, preview websites before approval, and set Time Allowances. Kids receive warnings for iMessage content with blood or gore. Developers get new APIs for these controls.
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