With the widespread use of phones and the growing popularity of platforms like TikTok, monitoring your children's access to the internet has never been more important. Though the internet can be an ...

Children are getting smartphones and tablets at young ages, and there’s a growing requirement for teens and pre-teens to go online for school assignments and classroom projects. Add in gaming and kids ...

In today’s digital age, ensuring your children’s online safety is more important than ever. With the increasing prevalence of smartphones and tablets, kids have access to a vast online world that can ...

One big new aspect of parenting in 2025 is keeping an eye on your child in both physical space and cyberspace. Children now are more online than any other generation before, and while that offers a ...

Samsung has introduced new parental control features in One UI 7 on the Galaxy S25 series. This includes the ability to block sexually explicit and violent web content in the Samsung Internet app. It ...

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Google has added a new Parental Controls hub in Android Settings, which is now rolling out in Android 16 QPR2 beta. The hub combines on-device, PIN-protected controls with existing Family Link ...

Android 16 first came out in June but, in a change from its usual yearly update schedule, a second iteration is now on the way. Android has announced new features ranging from AI-powered notification ...

Google Messages could soon get Parental Controls. Conversations inside the app may require an adult’s permission to go through, and perhaps even to be opened or viewed. Google Messages has been ...

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There are lots of parental control apps available on Android and the iPhone, so how do you know which one to trust? That’s why we’ve put together this list that includes both in-built options and ...