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.

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 ...

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The new parental controls will be included in free software updates to iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, visionOS 26, and tvOS 26. Apple says the features are subject to change before ...

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

According to the test, some parental control features function effectively. For instance, time limits are implemented reliably for Apple’s own apps when used in standard mode.

Plus, a bug in Apple devices lets children visit X-rated websites even when parental controls were on. Our senior personal tech columnist Joanna Stern will tell us what the company's doing about it.

Apple’s Double Tap on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a good example of a gesture control working well. I think it's a cool, fun feature, and I’m not alone.