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Apple parental controls in iOS 27 let kids ask before opening new websites

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Apple parental controls in iOS 27 let kids ask before opening new websites

Apple released overhauled parental control features in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 on September 14, 2026, built around a Child Account created through Family Sharing. The redesign follows a philosophy of starting with a restricted device and progressively opening capabilities as children demonstrate readiness, including a new feature allowing children to request permission before accessing unfamiliar websites.

Why it matters: Parents and device administrators managing child accounts need to evaluate the new parental controls to enforce appropriate usage policies, and app developers should understand how these restrictions may affect child users' ability to access their services.

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