Apple has introduced new parental controls that allow adults to monitor and manage how children use apps, entertainment, and social networks across different devices.

Child Accounts and Control Features

Now, separate child accounts can be created for young users. These accounts offer age restrictions, website filtering, access and app usage controls, as well as the ability to create whitelists of approved websites and contacts. Built-in message filtering is also available.

Time Limits and Recommendations

Parents can set time limits for their children's access to apps and websites throughout the day, as well as overall usage limits and category-based restrictions. The system suggests age-appropriate apps, but parents have the final say on which apps are added to the child's device. Remote statistics on time spent in each app are available, along with the ability to limit total daily usage. Access to entertainment, games, and social networks can also be tracked and restricted. Apple provides usage time recommendations developed in collaboration with expert organizations.

Managing App Installation and Security

Children can send requests to install new apps, which parents review before approval. The same whitelist principle applies to websites and contacts, helping protect children from dangerous resources and unknown individuals. Unknown users cannot call or message children without parental permission. At any time, parents can completely block device usage.

Additional Safety Measures

For extra security, all messages and FaceTime calls can be automatically filtered for unwanted content, including nudity and scenes of violence.

Tools for Developers

Apple developers now have access to new features through special security APIs, which can be integrated into apps to help parents protect and monitor their children's activity.