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International Business Times
International Business Times
Danielle Ong

Apple Launches New Parental Controls on iOS Devices to Better Safeguard Children

A customer explores the features of the newly launched iPhone 17 Pro at an Apple Store in Sydney on September 19, 2025.

Apple just launched new parental controls, initially announced in June, on iOS 26 devices to help adults better protect their children.

Some of the features in the changes include new ways for parents to block who their kids can communicate with on their devices. The latest software update brings new Communication Limits that require young users to get permission from parental control accounts before being allowed to connect with new phone numbers on Phone, FaceTime, Messages, or iCloud.

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