Apple Upgrades Screen Time and Child Safety Features

Apple has announced significant upgrades to its Screen Time and child safety features in iOS 27, set to be released this year. The new features include improved parental controls, a revamped Screen Time interface, and a new dictation feature. The upgrades aim to provide users with more control over their screen time and protect children from online predators.

The new dictation feature is off-by-default in iOS 27 beta 1, but can be enabled by users. This feature allows users to dictate text on their devices, rather than typing it. Apple has not announced a specific release date for iOS 27, but the upgrade is expected to be available to all users in the coming months.

The upgrades to Screen Time and child safety features are part of Apple's ongoing efforts to provide users with more control over their devices and protect children from online predators. The company has faced criticism in the past for not doing enough to protect children from online predators, and these upgrades are seen as a step in the right direction.

It's worth noting that these upgrades are not yet available to all users, and will only be available when iOS 27 is released. In the meantime, users can continue to use the existing Screen Time and child safety features on their devices.