Apple Adds Child Safety Controls for iPhone, iPad and Mac

Apple has introduced new child safety features in iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27, giving parents more control over what their children can access on its devices.

The updates focus on parental oversight of content, apps and websites. They are intended to help families manage children’s digital activity across iPhone, iPad and Mac.

By extending the features across its mobile and desktop operating systems, Apple is addressing children’s access on more than one type of device. The aim is to give parents greater scope to set boundaries around their children’s use of technology.

The announcement did not detail how the individual controls work or which restrictions parents will be able to apply. Availability requirements and setup instructions were also not provided.