Apple keeps privacy and user safety at the center of everything it does. The tech giant wants everyone to know these values remain strong even with Apple Intelligence technology. The company plans to add more child safety features across all its devices and services.
Apple will release major safety updates with iOS 26 and other software versions coming this fall. Parents will have much more control over who their children can message. When kids try to text someone new, parents must approve the contact first through their own Messages app.
The company created a new developer tool called PermissionKit that extends these protections to other apps. Children will need parent approval before adding friends on social media or gaming platforms. These features work with Apple's existing Communication Safety tools to create stronger protection.
App Store age ratings will become more detailed to help parents make better choices. Kids under 13 already receive automatic safety settings, but teens aged 13 to 17 will gain similar protections. Apple also added a Declared Age Range API that lets parents share age information without revealing exact birth dates.
The tech industry faces growing pressure to protect young users online. Apple responds with these aggressive new safety measures that address parent and community concerns about digital dangers facing children today.
Apple will release major safety updates with iOS 26 and other software versions coming this fall. Parents will have much more control over who their children can message. When kids try to text someone new, parents must approve the contact first through their own Messages app.
The company created a new developer tool called PermissionKit that extends these protections to other apps. Children will need parent approval before adding friends on social media or gaming platforms. These features work with Apple's existing Communication Safety tools to create stronger protection.
App Store age ratings will become more detailed to help parents make better choices. Kids under 13 already receive automatic safety settings, but teens aged 13 to 17 will gain similar protections. Apple also added a Declared Age Range API that lets parents share age information without revealing exact birth dates.
The tech industry faces growing pressure to protect young users online. Apple responds with these aggressive new safety measures that address parent and community concerns about digital dangers facing children today.
