Here’s one feature that parents definitely shouldn’t pass up.
What is Communication Safety?
It uses on-equipment machine learning to detect photos that may contain nudity.
Underneath the photo, a message will be displayed offering ways to get help.
If the user attempts to view the photo, they will be prompted by a screen of options.
This screen offers two options, as well as supportive messages.
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Before displaying the photo, a second warning screen appears.
Choosing this option automatically populates a message to whoever is set as the equipment’semergency contact.
What About Sending Sensitive Photos?
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Communication Safety works similarly if it detects a user trying to send a photo that may be sensitive.
It displays similar screens, but with slightly different options.
This one allows the user to cancel, message a grown-up, or continue.
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If “Continue” is chosen, the photo is sent.
To do so, navigate to controls > Screen Time.
Tap on the option labeled “Communication Safety”.
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From that menu, you could access Communication Safety tweaks on your unit or a child’s unit.
The toggle next to “Check for Sensitive Photos” turns this feature on or off.
Learn about more iPhone and iPad parental controls that can protect children.
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