New Apple Tools To Help Parents Manage Kids' Screen Time
Daniyal Sohail Published June 05, 2018 | 01:43 PM
To help parents manage screen time for their kids, Apple has announced new tools built into iOS 12 that will let them take control of the time children spend interacting with iPhones and iPads
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 5th Jun, 2018 ) :To help parents manage screen time for their kids, Apple has announced new tools built into iOS 12 that will let them take control of the time children spend interacting with iPhones and iPads.
The new features, to be available later in June as part of the iOS 12 public beta, include Activity Reports, App Limits and new "Do Not Disturb" and "Notifications" controls, the tech giant announced at its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2018 here late on Monday.
"In iOS 12, we're offering our users detailed information and tools to help them better understand and control the time they spend with apps and websites, how often they pick up their iPhone or iPad during the day and how they receive notifications," said Craig Federighi, Apple's Senior Vice President of Software Engineering.
"We first introduced parental controls for iPhone in 2008, and our team has worked thoughtfully over the years to add features to help parents manage their children's content," he added.
The new tools were announced after Apple shareholders Jana Partners wrote a letter in January, asking the iPhone maker to add more parental controls in its devices to tackle screen addiction that is growing among kids.
"With 'Screen Time', these new tools are empowering users who want help managing their device time, and balancing the many things that are important to them," Federighi said.
"Screen Time" creates detailed daily and weekly "Activity Reports" that show the total time a person spends in each app they use, their usage across categories of apps, how many notifications they receive and how often they pick up their iPhone or iPad.
"Parents can access their child's Activity Report right from their own iOS devices to understand where their child spends their time and can manage and set App Limits for them," said Apple.
iOS 12 brings enhancements to "Do Not Disturb", making this time management tool even better by helping people stay in the moment during times like studying as well as during a class, meeting or dinner.
There is also a new "Do Not Disturb during Bedtime" mode to help people get a better night's sleep by dimming the display and hiding all notifications on the lock screen until prompted in the morning.
To help reduce interruptions, iOS 12 gives customers more options for controlling how notifications are delivered.
"Siri can also intelligently make suggestions for notifications settings, such as to quietly deliver or turn alerts off, based on which alerts are acted upon," the company said in a statement.
iOS 12 also introduces "Grouped Notifications", making it easier to view and manage multiple notifications at once.
The new tools will be available with iOS 12 this fall (between September and December), said Apple.
Recent Stories
Zero-tolerance policy to continue against overbilling: Mohsin Naqvi
Govt working to extend retirement age to 65 years: Finance Minister
Synergy Group wins big at the Effie Awards 2024
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Indian board makes important statement
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 7 May 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 07 May 2024
Sharjah Animation Conference explores cross-cultural collaboration opportunities ..
Sharjah Public Library provides countless opportunities for young imaginations t ..
Sharjah Police launches 'Your belongings, your responsibility' awareness campaig ..
Dubai Police displays Innovative Tourism Security Services at 'ATM 2024'
Mohammad Haris, Aamir Jamal not part of national squad for Ireland, England: Bab ..
Erdogan opens former church to Muslim worshippers
More Stories From Technology
-
Pre-Order Your Coolest vivo Y100 Today
24 hours ago -
European companies show interest in investing in Pakistan’s IT sector
3 days ago -
Awais Leghari felicitates nation on launching of 1st lunar mission ‘ICUBE-Q’
4 days ago -
TECNO launches the new CAMON 30 Series in an extravagant Vogue Night.
5 days ago -
Vivo Launched Y100 Smartphone in Pakistan with Unique Color Changing Design and 80W FlashCharge
5 days ago -
Co-Working Center launched in Okara under PITB’s e-Earn program
7 days ago
-
Vivo Reveals Durefishan Saleem as Brand Ambassador for its Upcoming Y100 Smartphone
7 days ago -
Punjab govt decides to provide free internet to schools across province
10 days ago -
TECNO CAMON 30 Series set to launch at a grand fashion show in Karachi
10 days ago -
Record growth being witnessed in IT exports due to SIFC’s efforts
10 days ago -
PITB HR Wing organizes Eid Milan celebration for children at PITB Day Care Center located in ASTP
11 days ago -
SONY x TECNO - is this for real?
11 days ago