New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- Lately, there's been a massive rise in kids' screen time, leaving parents worried about the impact on studies, health, and social skills. Apple seems to have taken note. With iOS 26, the company is rolling out a set of powerful parental controls designed to help families take back control of digital habits. From stricter contact approvals to smarter screen time alerts, the update introduces tools that directly tackle the struggles parents face daily.

Age-Appropriate Experiences built in

With iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26, Apple is introducing a feature called Age Appropriate Experiences. Parents can set their child's age range, and app developers will automatically adjust in-app content accordingly. This ensures ...