Reported snags with Apple's new parental controls

BGR says an outdated watch can trip up the controls, which can also block apps parents have approved.

1 Source, 38m ago, first seen 38m ago

TLDR

BGR calls Apple's new parental controls “a mess for parents.” It says an outdated watch can trip them up, and the controls can block approved apps or ignore parents' settings.

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@BGRApple's new parental controls can trip over an outdated watch, block apps you've approved, and ignore your settings. It's a mess for parents.38m

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#8

Combined views

128

1 Source, first seen 38m ago

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Today's Rank

#8

Today's Rank

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BG BGR@BGR 1:01 AM · Oct 17, 2026
Apple's new parental controls can trip over an outdated watch, block apps you've approved, and ignore your settings. It's a mess for parents.

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BG BGR@BGR 1:01 AM · Oct 17, 2026
Apple's new parental controls can trip over an outdated watch, block apps you've approved, and ignore your settings. It's a mess for parents.

Sentiment

Positive——Negative

Summary

Not enough discussion yet.

No sentiment analysis available yet.

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@BGRApple's new parental controls can trip over an outdated watch, block apps you've approved, and ignore your settings. It's a mess for parents.38m

1 Source

@BGRApple's new parental controls can trip over an outdated watch, block apps you've approved, and ignore your settings. It's a mess for parents.38m

Sentiment

Positive——Negative

Summary

Not enough discussion yet.

No sentiment analysis available yet.

1 Source

@BGRApple's new parental controls can trip over an outdated watch, block apps you've approved, and ignore your settings. It's a mess for parents.38m