Apple has previewed a range of new child safety features coming to iPhone, iPad, and Mac later this year with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. The update expands parental controls with new tools for managing app access, websites, contacts, and screen time.
One of the biggest additions is a simplified child account setup process. Parents will be able to choose exactly which apps their child can access when setting up a device, starting with a small selection of essential apps or a recommended starter set before gradually allowing access to more.
Apple is also introducing Ask to Browse, which requires children to receive parental approval before accessing a new website in Safari. The company says the feature works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, building on the existing Ask to Buy system used for App Store downloads and purchases.
Communication Safety is also being expanded. In addition to blurring nude content in Messages and FaceTime, Apple says the feature will now detect and intervene when gore or violent content is shared with users under 18.
For screen time management, Apple is adding new Time Allowances that let parents set limits for entire app categories such as games, social media, and entertainment. Parents will also be able to create schedules that restrict app access at certain times of the day, such as during school hours or family activities.
Apple has also redesigned the Screen Time experience, giving parents a clearer overview of their child’s device usage and most-used apps, while making it easier to adjust restrictions when needed.
The new child safety features will be available later this year as part of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27.
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