Apple didn't describe the new features it has planned, but said parents already have the ability to control and restrict content on iOS devices, including apps, movies, websites and music.

Apple claims the takedowns are for security purposes. Last year, Apple added a parental control system, called Screen Time, to iOS 12.

Over the past year Apple said it became aware that several of the apps utilized mobile device management (MDM) software. This "gives a third party control and access over a device and its most ...

Parents say Apple's parental controls are failing them, The Wall Street Journal reported. The company has acknowledged the issue and promised to make "updates to improve the situation." ...

Out of the 17 most downloaded screen-time and parental control apps, the Times says Apple either removed or restricted 11 of them, leaving precious few remaining.

After being publicly called out over its lack of parental controls in iOS, Apple has vowed to implement "new features and enhancements" to protect kids. But it might be too little too late.

Apple's Parental Control App Controversy Explained Apple has reportedly targeted 11 of the 17 most downloaded third-party apps designed to limit screen time or oversee children’s phone use.

Some families who use Apple products say they're having issues with the parental Screen Time controls, The Wall Street Journal reported. Apple introduced Screen Time in 2018, and it included a ...

The company says it will now make it easier for parents to set up Apple devices with age-appropriate parental controls and features, and it’s updating Screen Time with a handful of improvements ...

The problem is that most experts agree that Apple’s parental controls, which were introduced in 2008 before most kids had smartphones, have failed to keep pace with the research on negative ...