How to set parental controls on iPhone or iPad

As iPhones and iPads become more ubiquitous in children's hands, setting up parental controls on the devices properly and completely is more critical than ever. Here are ways to set up those controls, including ways to block content, set time limits, and prevent expensive in-app purchases.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 0

'Halo' and other big Microsoft games were almost individual iPhone apps

Internal Microsoft emails show how the company was considering bringing Xbox-exclusive games to the iPhone as standalone apps in the Apple App Store for a while.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 52

Apple customers can 'let it snow' in the Apple Store app

Apple has continued its holiday tradition of an Easter egg in its Apple Store app, with users able to "let it snow" on an iPhone screen.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 4

Crime blotter: Rare Apple Store smash-and-grab, AirTag car thefts, more!

Two campaign officials are accused of Apple product-related misdeeds, while Canadian police warn of AirTags used in a spate of car thefts.

Stephen Silver 4 years ago 7

Sonoma State University to hand iPads to students in spring 2022

Sonoma State University will be providing students joining the campus in the spring 2022 term iPads and accessories, as part of an expansion of the California State University's CSUCCESS program.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 7

Podcast

AirPods Max one year review, Apple Music Replay, and best iPad apps on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 4 years ago 0

Twitch adds SharePlay integration for iPad and iPhone users

Following a Twitch update, you can now watch game streams and videos on demand with your friends over FaceTime calls.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 1

Apple iPad sales up in Western Europe as all other tablets decline

New research claims that Apple's iPad sales rose 33% in Western Europe in Q3 2021, even as the market declined 20% year over year.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 6

Best Black Friday iPad deals: Save up to $200 instantly

Black Friday discounts on Apple's iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro are now available from multiple retailers with big savings for this shopping event.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

Apple offering gift cards with purchase on Black Friday - but there are better options

Apple does not directly discount devices for Black Friday, and is again giving gift cards worth up $200 with certain purchases — but the savvy shopper has better options.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 6

Apple struggling to make enough iPhones, iPads for Christmas in Asia

Customers across key Asia markets can no longer guarantee getting iPads or the iPhone 13 in time for the holidays, as shortages push delivery dates into January.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Crime blotter: Pastor lifts iPad, constable & deputies steal iPhones, and more!

An iPhone was stolen from a COVID clinic, iPad taken from burned Bronx apartment, and Apple devices are allegedly stolen by police — and a pastor.

Stephen Silver 4 years ago 6

Apple promotes ways of staying connected with new SharePlay feature

Apple has announced the apps and services that support its new iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 SharePlay feature, and offered suggestions for how families and friends can use it.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 3

iPad cellular signal crucial to rescue of family stranded after plane crash

An iPad is credited with helping investigators track down a man and child who went missing following a plane crash in Pennsylvania on Sunday.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 1

Compared: iPad mini vs Kindle Paperwhite

The iPad mini is an ideal companion for avid readers, but Amazon's Paperwhite ebook reader is still a good proposition for bookworms. It all depends on how much you read.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 24

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