👪 Apple’s New Tools to Help Parents Manage Kids’ Device Use & App Access
- jim
- Sep 18
- 1 min read
Posted: September 17, 2025
By: MacHQ Staff
Apple just rolled out expanded parental controls to make things safer for kids and teens — across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro, and Apple TV. These updates aim to simplify how parents set up child accounts and ensure the online experience is age-appropriate. AppleInsider
💡 What’s New:
Parents can now share their child’s age range with apps in a privacy-preserving way. AppleInsider
Enhanced default protections for teens (13-17), plus more granular App Store age ratings (13+, 16+, 18+) so apps are labeled more clearly. AppleInsider
Improved settings for communication limits — parents can approve new contacts remotely in Apple apps. AppleInsider
Better labeling of app features that may be sensitive, e.g. ads, user-generated content, or in-app purchases. AppleInsider
🔍 Why It Matters:With so much online today, these tools help parents keep peace of mind without hampering what kids want to do—learning, gaming, staying in touch. They make it easier to balance freedom with safety.
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