Apple introduces major parental controls update ahead of UK and US regulatory deadlines
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Summary
Apple is rolling out its most significant parental controls update in years, introducing features like Ask to Browse (requiring parental permission for new websites in Safari), Time Allowances (daily limits by app category with age-based recommendations), Daily Schedules (restricting app access at set times), and expanded Communication Safety (blocking gore and violent content in shared images/videos for users under 18). These updates arrive weeks ahead of UK and US regulatory deadlines.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledAsk to Browse requires parental permission before a child can access a new website in Safari, working across iPhone, iPad, and Mac and pairing with Ask to Buy for App Store downloads.
Time Allowances set daily limits across app categories such as Entertainment, Games, and Social Media, using age-based recommendations as a starting point.
Daily Schedules restrict access to specific apps at set times like school hours or meals.
Communication Safety extends beyond blurring nudity in Messages and FaceTime for users under 18 by blocking gore and violent content in shared images and videos.
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