Apple requires parental approval for kids texting new numbers

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Parents using Apple devices will have greater control over who their children can talk to on their devices. One of the new updates to its child safety features requires kids to ask their parents for approval before texting new numbers. Parents will get the request through their Messages app.

Additionally, Apple is rolling out PermissionKit to enable developers to create a similar feature in their app that will allow kids to "send requests to their parents to chat, follow, or friend users."

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Apple does a U-turn on changes in the Photos app

The original Photos app design on iPadOS 18 (Photo: Apple)

Apple has made a significant change to its Photos app in iOS 18, backing away from controversial design choices that faced significant backlash. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported in his Power On newsletter that this reversal, while not unprecedented for the tech giant, highlights the importance of user feedback and the potential risks of overly ambitious app redesigns.

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