Apple Watch Family Setup launches in Australia with $20/month cellular plan for kids
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Leigh :) Stark
Summary
Apple has launched its "for kids" mode for the Apple Watch in Australia, allowing parents to set up cellular-connected watches for their children without needing an iPhone. The service costs $20 per month (AUD) for the cellular plan. Kids can make calls, send messages, use approved apps, and share their location, while parents maintain control through Family Setup features. The article discusses how the Apple Watch has become appealing to children even before this dedicated mode was introduced.
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bskyApple Watch Family Setup launches in Australia with $20/month cellular plan for kidspickr.com.auKey quotes
· 3 pulledEver since you found your way to a wearable, there's a good chance your kids have been pestering you for their own.
Maybe it's the screen, the Snoopy or Mickey watch faces, or the fact that it's like having a tiny phone strapped to your wrist because you can talk through it.
Getting your kids online using just an Apple Watch is now a thing in Australia, but it will cost you $20 per month for the privilege.
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