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iOS 26 Will Let Parents Manage Who Their Kids Text and What Apps They See
- Apple announced on June 13, 2025, that iOS 26 and related updates will let parents manage their kids’ messaging and app access on iPhone and other Apple devices.
- These changes respond to growing concerns about online child safety by expanding parental controls, age-based protections, and privacy safeguards across Apple platforms.
- Key features include an approval system in Messages for new contacts, sharing a child's age range with apps via PermissionKit without revealing exact birthdates, and expanded App Store age ratings with 13+, 16+, and 18+ categories.
- The iOS 26 update will roll out as a free update this September for iPhone 11 and newer models, with parents able to approve or deny requests with a single tap, and revoke app permissions anytime.
- These tools aim to give parents more control over children’s interactions and app usage while simplifying Child Account setup and applying protective defaults for users under 18.
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iOS 26 will let parents manage who their kids text and what apps they see
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