Apple makes Child Accounts in iOS 26 safer with new management tools

Apple is expanding the management options in its parental controls, simplifying Child Accounts in iOS 26 while also protecting their age when sharing details with apps.New parental control options in iOS 26Apple already has extensive parental controls built into its products, but it continues to be the target of complaints from critics that it needs to do more. In iOS 26, macOS 26 Tahoe, and its other operating system updates, Apple is doing just that.Apple says it is expanding the tools it offers to parents to manage a child's access to apps and services. This starts with simplifying Child Accounts, streamlining the setup process and making it easier to access the built-in parental controls of the system. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Jun 11, 2025 - 22:20

Apple makes Child Accounts in iOS 26 safer with new management tools

Apple is expanding the management options in its parental controls, simplifying Child Accounts in iOS 26 while also protecting their age when sharing details with apps.

Three phone screens displaying age range sharing options for apps, including privacy details, sharing choices, and a prompt to share an age range with a specific app.

New parental control options in iOS 26

Apple already has extensive parental controls built into its products, but it continues to be the target of complaints from critics that it needs to do more. In iOS 26, macOS 26 Tahoe, and its other operating system updates, Apple is doing just that.

Apple says it is expanding the tools it offers to parents to manage a child's access to apps and services. This starts with simplifying Child Accounts, streamlining the setup process and making it easier to access the built-in parental controls of the system.

Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums