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one that can freeze your FaceTime video and audio if someone starts undressing during a callfor all apps and games on the App Store. These updates are already live if you are running the beta versions ofThe App Store is designed to be a safe and trusted place for all ages, including children. The age rating system for apps and games has been updated in order to provide people with more granular age ratings.Up until now, App Store ratings were pretty limited – mostly sticking to 4+ and 9+.
So why is this happening now? My guess is that a few things may have pushed Apple in this direction. One reason: criticism. Last year, a report from the Heat Initiative and ParentsTogether Action slammed both Apple andfor not doing enough to keep kids safe in their app stores. Out of nearly 800 apps reviewed, over 200 were flagged for “concerning content or features” – many of them still being marketed to children.
Bottom line: this new age rating system isn’t just a cosmetic change. It’s Apple stepping up its game to create a safer App Store – and possibly to stay ahead of new regulations. From being an early follower of PhoneArena to relying exclusively on her smartphone for photography, she embraces the immense capabilities of compact devices in our daily lives.
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