Apple and the American Academy of Pediatrics have a plan to teach healthy digital habits to kids
Apple is gearing up to release new child safety tools in iOS 27 . Here's a look at what the science behind the guidelines says. The science behind keeping kids safe online | Image credit: Apple During the WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple announced that it would release expanded parental controls for Child Accounts. These tools have been designed to help parents manage how a young person interfaces with a device. The controls range from content blocking to encouraging healthier browsing habits. These guidelines were created in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple is gearing up to release new child safety tools in iOS 27 . Here's a look at what the science behind the guidelines says. The science behind keeping kids safe online | Image credit: Apple During the WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple announced that it would release expanded parental controls for Child Accounts. These tools have been designed to help parents manage how a young person interfaces with a device. The controls range from content blocking to encouraging healthier browsing habits. These guidelines were created in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple is gearing up to release new child safety tools in iOS 27 .
Here's a look at what the science behind the guidelines says.
The science behind keeping kids safe online | Image credit: Apple During the WWDC 2026 keynote, Apple announced that it would release expanded parental controls for Child Accounts.
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