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19 August 2025, 17:18
2025-08-19
iOS 26: a new level of parental controls
Apple traditionally focuses on innovative cameras and design, but this year there will also be important changes in parental controls. iOS 26 will be available this fall for many current models, so even if you decide to buy an iPhone for your child now, with the update it will receive a full set of new safety features for children and teenagers. Along with the updated system and artificial intelligence, the company offers a comprehensive set of tools that increase digital safety for families.
Apple traditionally focuses on innovative cameras and design, but this year there will also be important changes in parental controls. iOS 26 will be available this fall for many current models, so even if you decide to buy an iPhone for your child now, with the update it will receive a full set of new safety features for children and teenagers. Along with the updated system and artificial intelligence, the company offers a comprehensive set of tools that increase digital safety for families.
Child accounts with automatic protection
Previously, creating an Apple ID for a child required several steps:
age verification;
enabling restrictions;
settings like Ask to Buy, Screen Time, etc.
In iOS 26, all you need to do is enter your date of birth and the system will automatically activate all basic security settings. If your child is using an «adult» account, parents will be reminded to switch it to child mode. This will give them immediate access to the full suite of control options.
Age ranges instead of exact date of birth
Instead of a specific date of birth, Apple is introducing an age range (e.g., 13–17). This increases privacy, and parents can now decide for themselves whether they want to share their child’s exact age with apps. The child themselves will not be able to change the settings without the family organizer’s permission.
New App Store ratings
The App Store will get a five-level age rating scale (13+, 16+, 18+). If a game or app doesn’t meet the selected level, it won’t even appear in the Today or Games sections.
To grant permission, you need to change the Ask to Buy settings. You can also revoke access here, and the app will disappear from your device without deleting any data.
iOS 26 will actually relieve parents of the burden of manual security settings. If before that you had to remember a bunch of little things, now the system will turn on protection itself. Thanks to this, it will become easier to provide your child with a safe digital space. And for a new smartphone, you can visit the Grokholsky online store.