Worried about your child’s screen time? Check how to turn on the iPhone Communication Safety feature

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Nowadays, parents' biggest concern about their children is the increasing screen time and the type of content they are exposed to on the internet and social media platforms. To solve the problem, Apple has released some Communication Safety features that enable parents to protect their children. Furthermore, with the introduction of iOS 17, the features are more enhanced and improved. Know more about the iPhone's communication Safety features and how it works.

The Communication safety feature has been integrated in all iPhones to safeguard children. The feature was introduced with the iOS 15.2 update, however, with the iOS 17 update, its functionality has been improved. Earlier, the feature only worked for the Messages app which used to warn children of sensitive content. Now, it applies to AirDrop, Contact Posters, FaceTime messages, and others. This feature basically, blurs any inappropriate or nude images. The iOS 17 update now also scans videos to protect minors from viewing any harmful image or video.

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If as a parent, you are in search of help for your children, then you can also visit the “Child safety resources” to seek guidance. Note that the advanced Communication safety features can only be accessed when your child's iPhone is updated with the iOS 17 version. Now, you will be able to protect your child by only showing age-appropriate content. Furthermore, you don't always have to spy on what they doing. Try out this child safety feature today and see how it works out for you and your children.

Adults too can take advantage of a similar feature by turning on the “sensitive content warning” feature in their iPhones. It functions much like the Communication Safety feature.

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