Glitches in Apple's parental control feature allow kids to access adult content on iPhones, iPads
Apple Screen Time feature, introduced back in 2018, was aimed at empowering parents to control their children's screen time and app usage on Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, and iPods. However, recent reports have highlighted some persistent issues with the parental control system, leaving families frustrated and seeking solutions.
According to The Wall Street Journal, parents have been experiencing problems with the Screen Time controls and they have expressed their frustrations online. The feature, particularly the setting called "Downtime," is supposed to enable parents to restrict app access and limit screen time for their kids. Unfortunately, some users have found that their desired changes are not taking effect, resulting in children getting extra time on apps or accessing adult content without any restrictions.
Apple acknowledges the issue and has assured users that they are taking the matter seriously. An Apple representative stated, "We are aware that some users may be experiencing an issue where Screen Time settings are unexpectedly reset. We have been and will continue to make updates to improve the situation." The tech giant attempted to address the problem with the iOS 16.5 update released in May, promising to fix the bug causing Screen Time settings to reset or not sync across all devices.
Despite the company's efforts, the exact timeline of when the problem began remains unclear. Complaints regarding parental control issues have been surfacing as far back as 2020, with users expressing frustration and concern about their inability to effectively manage their children's screen time.
On an Apple discussion page, one user shared, "I've used screen time for my kids to limit time on certain apps. It worked well
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