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Xbox Family Settings app for iOS adds new parental control features
Key points
- New features include app blocks and time limits
- Parents can manage access without console
- Customizable scheduling options added
New Features in Xbox Family Settings
Microsoft has released an update to the Xbox Family Settings app for iOS. This update introduces functionalities that enhance parental controls for the Xbox console.
Parental Control Enhancements
The app now allows parents to set individual time limits for specific games and apps, block access to selected titles, and review requests for additional app time. These features provide parents with more control over their children's gaming habits.
Additionally, the app supports customizable scheduling with new options for weekly, weekend, and custom time settings.
Remote Management of Gaming Access
With these updates, parents can manage their children's Xbox access remotely, making it easier to enforce time limits and restrictions without needing to directly interact with the console.
Context on Apple's Update
The update for Xbox Family Settings coincides with Apple’s overhaul of its Screen Time parental control settings in iOS 27. This indicates a broader trend toward enhancing parental controls across devices, reflecting increased attention to digital wellness in family settings.
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Reporting from
Microsoft has updated the Xbox Family Settings app for iPhone and iPad, introducing new parental control features. Parents can now block specific games, set individual app time limits, and customize usage schedules remotely.