Child safety changes on Apple devices have been inspired by Australia's ban on under-16s using social media.
Apple's chief executive Tim Cook has spoken with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about the changes in a phone call on Tuesday, singling out the restrictions enforced for young Australians.
Under the changes to devices such as iPhones and iPads announced overnight, access to content can be limited for under-18s.
Permission will need to be asked before apps can be downloaded or whether purchases can be made, while parents can also manage who their children communicate with.
Messages that include nudity, gore or violent content will be blocked.
"Mr Cook told me these changes are in part inspired by Australia's world leading social media age ban, as well as the continued research Apple is undertaking into the impact of social media on kids," Mr Albanese said in a statement following the phone call.
