GoKawiilApple's iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 expand Screen Time parental controls
Apple's newly released 2027 operating system updates add a broader set of Screen Time and parental control tools tied to Child Accounts, which are mandatory for users under 13. New capabilities include simplified account setup, an 'Ask to Browse' option for requesting access to blocked websites, contact approval requirements, and customizable daily time limits and schedules for app categories like Games and Social Media.
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These additions reflect mounting pressure on Apple to address concerns from regulators and parents about children's smartphone use and online safety. By centralizing and simplifying these controls across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Apple aims to keep families within its ecosystem rather than turning to third-party monitoring apps.
- Child Accounts are required for kids under 13 and available up to age 18
- Ask to Browse lets children request access to blocked websites, approved via Messages
- Parents can set app-category time limits and schedules that vary by day
Source: 9to5mac.com — Marcus Mendes, 2026-09-15
Published there as: “Here’s what’s new with parental control features in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27”
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