Apple has quietly tightened the requirements for how children under 13 in a Family Sharing group can bypass its on-device detection system for nudity in images and videos.

Here's how to do that. How to set up Screen Time limits on a child's device Setting reasonable screen time limits is a great way to make sure your child isn't over-using their iPhone or iPad.

Managing Screen Time: Receive an alert if your child enters the Screen Time passcode so if they've guessed it, you'll know. This is part of iOS 26 and will be available this fall.

Specifically, Apple says that parents will now receive a notification when their Screen Time passcode is successfully entered on their child's device.

Reclaim your time from big tech with effective screen time reduction strategies for iPhone and Android, featuring steps to limit app usage and create phone-free zones.

Not all screen time is created equally. Experts explain why quality matters more than quantity and how parents can rethink their rules for devices.

There's an update to Screen Time that lets parents know when a Screen Time passcode is used on a child's device, and there is support for carrier-provided satellite features on iPhone 13 models.

While Apple's isn't reinventing the passcode wheel with iOS 18.5, it is making Screen Time a bit more secure. Once you update, you'll receive a notification whenever the Screen Time passcode is ...

If your children are spending too much time on screens, it can cause emotional and behavioral problems and lead to more screen use, according to a new meta-analysis.