5 ways Apple is making child accounts on iPhone safer, more flexible, and easier to manage in iOS 27

Date:
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:41:44 +0000

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Apple's child accounts are getting a massive overhaul later this year, bringing new features that make them safer and easier to manage.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Child accounts for Apple
devices arent new, but at WWDC 2026 , Apple made a big push into child
safety, announcing various new and redesigned features that parents can make use of to keep their kids safe.

But these features dont come at the expense of flexibility, as parents will
be able to customize their childs experience and access according to their needs and preferences. These features and improvements will be rolling out with iOS 27 , iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 later this year, and weve detailed them below. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: 1. Ask to Browse (Image credit: Apple) Apple had already solved the problem of kids downloading apps and making in-app purchases with the Ask to Buy feature, which requires parental approval for any of that. But now, the company is adding a similar tool for the internet called Ask to Browse.

With this, if you choose to enable it, your child will have to get parental permission before browsing new sites in Safari. So, rather than simply blocking unsuitable content, you can go a step further and only grant permission for specific sites. You may like Here's the real reason Apple made a big deal of Screen Time and Child Safety at WWDC Why the shiny new iOS 27 Screen Time features won't matter without a major bug fix The 7 biggest new features coming to your iPhone in iOS 27 2. Allowed apps (Image credit:
Apple) When you first set up a child account, youll be able to customize exactly which pre-installed apps the child will have access to.

Youll be able to either choose specific individual apps, what Apple considers essentials, or a recommended set. Then, if they ever want to access others, theyll need parental permission first. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

This essentially extends the Ask to Buy feature to apps that are already on the phone, giving you total control. 3. Controlled communication (Image credit: Apple) Apple is also making it easier for parents to control who
their kids can talk to over Messages, FaceTime, and through the Phone app, with a requirement for kids to ask permission before talking to anyone new.

Plus, Communication Safety a tool that already blurs nudity when detected in Messages and FaceTime calls will soon also block gore and violent content when its detected in shared images and videos. What to read next Apple adds iPhone age verification in the UK, as Meta and Google get fined Apple Wallet may allow custom pass creation in iOS 27 Apples iOS-level age verification is a mess, but it could be what we need 4. Time Allowances (Image credit: Apple) With Time Allowances, parents will be able to set time limits for specific types of apps, such as entertainment, games, and social media, with different allowances for each category. And the feature also includes guidance based on expert research to help give suggestions on how long the limits should be set to according to a childs age.

Additionally, you'll be able to set daily schedules to restrict the apps a child has access to at certain times of the day. 5. A Screen Time redesign (Image credit: Apple) The Screen Time interface is also being redesigned so that it will provide an at-a-glance overview of how much time a child is spending on their device and of which apps are being used most.

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