Daily Tech News Show iOS 26 is Packing New Parental Controls - DTNSB 5036
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Jun 12, 2025 
In this discussion, Jennifer Briney, host of the Congressional Dish podcast, shares her insights on the proposed U.S. budget bill aiming to regulate AI and its implications. The talk shifts to iOS 26’s new parental control features, which aim to empower parents in managing their children's digital habits while balancing privacy concerns. They also delve into Yahoo's efforts to attract younger users through AI enhancements, along with the ongoing challenges tech companies face amid legal battles and evolving AI ethics.
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iOS 26 Boosts Parental Controls
- iOS 26 introduces enhanced family safety and parental controls, including streamlined child account setup and broader protections for teens.
- Apps will receive private age range info and more granular App Store age ratings to improve child safety and privacy.
Parent’s Frustration Setting Controls
- Jason Howell shares struggles setting up iOS parental controls for his daughter, highlighting confusing processes and syncing issues.
- He urges easier, clearer parental setups to ensure effective child safety on smartphones.
Need for Real-World Testing
- Developers often design features with good intentions but lack real-world user testing, causing practical issues in parental controls.
- More thorough, real-world testing ('dogfooding') is needed to improve family safety feature reliability.