Apple, parents and protect kids online

Apple revamps account setup for kids and adds new App Store safeguards
Apple announced a revamp of how Apple Accounts for kids are created and handled and what content they can see on the App Store.
Apple will let parents share their kids’ ages to limit app access
Apple announced in a whitepaper that it plans to introduce a bunch of new child safety features, including letting parents share their kids’ age ranges with apps, refreshing the App Store’s age ratings system,
Apple will let parents share kids’ age and revamp ratings to protect them
Apple will make it easier for parents to set up child accounts, revise their age, and share an age range to protect children from bad content.
Apple Overhauls Child Account Setup and Adds New Age Assurance Features
Apple today said that it is implementing new features that are designed to make children safer online, including an updated age rating system,
Apple introduces new child safety initiatives, including an age-checking system for apps
Apple on Thursday announced a range of new initiatives designed to help parents and developers create a safer experience for kids and teens using Apple
Apple outlines upcoming changes to child safety and age verification
Apple has outlined several big changes coming this year designed to help parents and developers produce a safer environment for kids when using Apple products. No timeline is given for when these features will arrive—some already appear to be in the iOS 18.

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Apple announces improved parental controls for iPhone and iPad
Apple is expanding its parental controls for the iPhone and iPad, and has announced a number of improved features as well as new ones aimed at better protecting and maintaining the privacy of children ...