Users aged 13 to 15 cannot change key safety settings without parental approval, while those aged 16 to 17 are given more flexibility but can still involve parents in managing their accounts. The company has also introduced stricter content controls, including age-appropriate recommendations similar to movie rating systems. Apple dedicated a big chunk of WWDC 2026 to child safety, and the update is the most comprehensive parental control expansion since Screen Time launched. If you’re not familiar, TikTok has parental controls that can help you with that. Additional options for Search and Direct messaging controls are now accessible through Family Pairing. Read more in our articles including "Meta strengthens teen protections across Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger" and "Apple Overhauls Child Safety with New Parental Controls in iOS 27".
Meta has announced new updates to its Teen Accounts program, expanding safety features for young…
Jun 19, 2026
Apple dedicated a big chunk of WWDC 2026 to child safety, and the update is…
Jun 9, 2026
Samsung has announced a new tablet, the Galaxy Tab A11+ Wi-Fi Kids Edition. The Samsung…
Dec 3, 2025
The rising popularity of short-form video apps like TikTok has opened the floodgates of user-generated…
Jun 27, 2020
GCash will soon let users link their Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cards directly…
Aug 3, 2026
Spotify has launched Running Mode. This is a new feature that creates personalized playlists for…
Aug 2, 2026Users aged 13 to 15 cannot change key safety settings without parental approval, while those aged 16 to 17 are given more flexibility but can still involve parents in managing their accounts. The company has also introduced stricter content controls, including age-appropriate recommendations similar to movie rating systems.
Apple dedicated a big chunk of WWDC 2026 to child safety, and the update is the most comprehensive parental control expansion since Screen Time launched. If you’re not familiar, TikTok has parental controls that can help you with that. Additional options for Search and Direct messaging controls are now accessible through Family Pairing.
Our coverage of Parental Controls includes: "Meta strengthens teen protections across Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger"; "Apple Overhauls Child Safety with New Parental Controls in iOS 27"; "Samsung unveils Galaxy Tab A11+ Kids Edition". Each article provides unique insights and information.