Apple Significantly Enhances Parental Controls in Latest OS Updates Including iOS 27

Apple has launched new parental control features through the iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 updates, enabling parents to manage their children's digital environments more securely. Based on features previewed in June, this update is designed to provide flexible controls over content viewing, communication contacts, and app usage time.

Key features include 'Browsing Requests', which requires parental approval before a child accesses a new website in Safari. Additionally, 'Communication Safety' has been expanded to block not only nudity but also blood and violent content in shared images, videos, and live FaceTime calls.

In terms of app usage time management, the 'Allowed Time' feature has been strengthened. It provides age-based guidelines for categories such as social media, entertainment, and games, based on expert research, while 'Screen Time' has been redesigned to allow users to view status at a glance and adjust access permissions immediately. These guidelines reflect the standards of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

To use these features, all devices within the Family Sharing group must be updated to iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27. Some features may be limited depending on region, language, or model.