Apple’s updated parental controls will require kids to get permission to text new numbers
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Summary
Apple is introducing several new features to protect children using its products, to be rolled out with the release of its operating system updates this autumn.
Parental permission will be required for children to communicate with users unknown to their parents, with all such requests sent via the Messages app for approval.
A new “PermissionKit” will be made available to developers, which will allow them to integrate parental permission functions into their own products and apps.
Nudity filters and age-relevant protections will be enabled across all Apple platforms for users between the ages of 13 and 17.
Age ratings on the App Store will become more specific to help parents make informed choices.
And parents will be able to share their children’s age ranges with apps without disclosing their specific birth dates.