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Apple’s updated parental controls will require kids to get permission to text new numbers

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Apple is introducing a suite of updated child safety features for iOS 26 , iPadOS 26 , watchOS 26 and visionOS 26 .

The updated parental controls will require kids to get permission to text new numbers.

Parents will also be able to share a child’s age range with apps without disclosing their date of birth.

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English

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