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Kaycee Hill

iOS 27’s safety filter was ruining my FaceTime calls — here’s how I turned it off

Apple iPhone 17 review.

Shortly after installing iOS 27, I ran into an unexpected issue with FaceTime: mid-conversation, my video feed would blur without warning, accompanied by new safety prompts.

Apple upgraded its automated content filters with this update, but the system is overzealous — frequently mistaking dim lighting, harmless shadows, or a pet on your lap for explicit material.

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