iOS 18.2 adds iMessage child safety feature to report nudity to Apple

The first iOS 18.2 beta introduced a ton of new features and changes, with a powerful Apple Intelligence upgrade being the highlight. But this release also introduced a new iMessage child safety feature for reporting nudity to Apple. Here’s what you need to know:

iOS 18.2 expands communication security

Starting with iOS 17, a feature called Secure Communications is turned on by default for children under 13 using Apple devices.

Apple’s website states, “If your child receives or attempts to send a photo or video that may contain nudity, Communication Safety alerts you and provides options to help you stay safe. resources will be provided.”

iOS 18.2 extends this existing functionality with new reporting capabilities. Children are given the option to report images directly to Apple.

Here’s what happens when your child submits a report:

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The device creates a report that includes the image or video and the messages sent just before and after the image or video. This includes contact information for both accounts and allows users to fill out a form explaining what happened.

This report will be reviewed by Apple, who can take action against the account (such as disabling the user’s ability to send messages via iMessage) and report the issue to law enforcement. .

Apple will initially roll out this new iMessage child safety feature only in Australia. Therefore, only iOS 18.2 users in Australia can use it at the moment.

Global expansion will be planned at a later date

Fortunately, the company said guardian “It is planned to be released worldwide in the future.” Although the schedule for global rollout is unknown, we hope that it will be ready for a wide release before the general release of iOS 18.2, which is scheduled for December.

If you’re new to communication safety, keep in mind that this feature is only available to children who are members of your Family Sharing group. That remains true after the iOS 18.2 enhancements.

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