The updates feature "Ask to Browse," which expands beyond traditional app approvals to require parental permission before children can visit new websites in Safari. Additionally, the expanded Communication Safety tool now automatically detects and blocks violent or gory content across shared images, videos, and live calls, building on existing protections.

Parents can also utilize new expert-guided daily limits for broad app categories like Social Media and Gaming, alongside custom schedules to restrict device usage during school hours or bedtime. These enhancements are housed within a redesigned Screen Time interface that provides at-a-glance summaries and simplified setup options for managing new Child Accounts.