I can’t use Apple’s new Screen Time on my daughter’s iPhone because my son won’t update his MacBook
After suffering years of frustration with Apple's parental control features, I've been eagerly anticipating the revamped Screen Time that launched last month with iOS 27. Unfortunately, I can't use it. Technically, this is because my 18-year-old son hasn't got round to updating his MacBook. But mostly, it's because Apple's rollout of the new feature has […]
The revamped Screen Time parental controls that launched with iOS 27 last month have left Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a reporter from The Verge, unable to utilize them on her daughter's iPhone. The issue lies not with her daughter's device, but with her 18-year-old son's MacBook, which has yet to be updated to the new version. Apple's spokesperson, Katie Lowry, acknowledged the confusion and frustrations surrounding the rollout of the new feature, stating that the company is working to resolve delays experienced by some families.
The new Screen Time controls present a series of technically challenging requirements that can lead to confusion, prompting users to search through their devices for compatibility.
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