Apple is redesigning Screen Time and overhauling child controls

Apple is redesigning its Screen Time feature and overhauling child controls to better protect children using iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. The updates, part of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, will give parents more control over their kids' interactions on Messages, FaceTime, and the Phone app. Parents will also be able to manage their children's access to content and apps, with recommendations for essential apps and time allowances. These new features are based on guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics, aiming to improve safeguarding for children.

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