With the launch of iOS 13.3, Apple introduced another security feature as part of its Screen Time feature, which is meant to help parents limit who their kids talk to at certain points in a day.
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The top 5 new features in iOS 13.3 for your iPhone and iPad [video]
Apple yesterday released iOS 13.3 and iPadOS 13.3 to the public. We thought iDownloadBlog readers might want to know what's new so we've put together a nice little hands-on video walkthrough taking you through the best new iPhone and iPad features enabled by the update.
How to use Screen Time Communication Limits on your or your child’s iPhone and iPad
In this article, you will learn how to use Screen Time Communication Limits on iPhone and iPad to ensure a safer communication environment for your child. From setting up restrictions to customizing contact permissions, we will guide you step-by-step through the process, allowing you to safeguard your child in this new digital age.
iOS 13.3 launches: Screen Time Communication Limits, Memoji Stickers keyboard toggle & more
Apple today released iPadOS and iOS 13.3, the third major software update to the mobile operating system powering the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch following its launch in September. The update is available as an over-t
iOS 13.3 includes communication limits in Screen Time
Screen Time is a way for Apple to try and let iOS users keep tabs on their digital health on a regular basis. And now there's a new tool being baked into the feature.
Catalina’s Screen Time problems show an Apple stretched too thin
macOS Catalina introduces new features and functionality for the Mac. Among them is Screen Time, the tool that enables users to see what apps and services they're spending time using. Screen Time follows the convention of features that make their debut on iOS later migrating to the Mac. Unfortunately, Screen Time's Mac implementation leaves something to be desired.
Screen Time's intent is to make you more aware of where you're spending your time – reading news, surfing the web, using social media apps, playing games. Just as important, Screen Time can provide essential details for parents concerned about their kids' device usage. The app also provides parents with lock-out and limitings features to help reign in their kids' use.
Screen Time for Mac found to measure open rather than active app time
A year after bringing out Screen Time for iPhone and iPad Apple has added this handy feature to the Mac with the latest macOS Catalina 10.15 update. Too bad it‘s not working correctly.
Understanding the usage reports in Screen Time on Mac
If you’ve set up Screen Time on Mac, whether for yourself or a child, you likely created limits, scheduled downtime, restricted content, or all three. But another great part of the Screen Time feature is its reporting.
If you want to see exactly how long your child spent using an app or how many times you picked up your own device, these interactive reports can be really handy. They can help you makes adjustments based on what you learn.
Let’s walk through those usage reports in Screen Time on your Mac so that you can decide if you need to make changes or if the settings you put in place are working.
How to restrict or only allow specific websites on Mac with Screen Time
Looking to limit access to adult, sensitive, or distracting websites on your or your child's Mac? Learn how to restrict access to particular websites or implement a blanket block on all sites except those explicitly permitted.
How to use Screen Time on Mac
In this tutorial, we will explain how to turn on and use Screen Time on your or your child's Mac to understand device activity, limit app and website usage, set communication limits, and enable restrictions.
Screen Time in iOS 13 gives more options to parents, offers new limits, and more
Screen Time is a helpful tool for iOS users who want help reducing their device and app usage. At this year's WWDC, Apple introduced new features coming to Screen Time in iOS 13, which will launch later this year.
macOS Catalina brings Screen Time to Mac
Screen Time was introduced in iOS not too long ago, and the app, while it has its limitations, is a solid foundation for a tool that allows users to control app and device usage on their iOS devices. For parents, it's an easy, built-in way to help monitor and control their child's usage, too. And now Screen Time is coming to Mac.