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Apple's New Kid Safety Tools Inspired by Aussie Ban
9 Jun
Summary
- Apple's child safety controls were partly inspired by Australia's ban on social media for under-16s.
- New features include 'Ask to Browse' and 'Time Allowances' for apps and websites.
- The tools aim to give parents more control over their children's device usage.
Tech giant Apple announced a new suite of child-safety controls for its devices, with CEO Tim Cook highlighting Australia's pioneering ban on social media for individuals under 16 as a significant inspiration. The enhancements, revealed at Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference, are designed to bolster parental oversight and safeguard young users online.
These upcoming software updates introduce user-friendly features such as a simplified child account setup process. A key addition is the 'Ask to Browse' function, which requires parental permission before a child can access websites via Safari. Additionally, 'Time Allowances' will enable parents to set limits on app usage within specific categories like gaming and social media.
