Parental Controls

Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia has launched network-level parental controls and content filtering to protect young users directly through its mobile infrastructure.

YouTube has introduced supervised kid accounts in the MENA region, offering parents advanced content filters and screen time limits.

Apple has previewed new child safety features coming to iOS 27 this fall, offering parents tools to manage app access, communication, and screen time.

Roblox launches age-gated accounts in June to restrict minors’ access to explicit content and predatory contact, responding to lawsuits over child safety failures.

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Media Regulation and Meta launched the Parental Supervision feature on Instagram on March 26, 2026. The tool gives parents real-time controls over their children’s activity on the platform.

WhatsApp has begun rolling out parent-managed accounts for children under 13, giving parents PIN-protected controls over contacts, groups, and activity alerts while preserving end-to-end encryption.

Kaspersky releases guidance for parents as 32% of children aged 12-15 aspire to become YouTubers, outlining steps to support creator ambitions while maintaining digital safety.

Kaspersky cybersecurity experts share practical tips for parents to make AI safer for Generation Alpha children on Safer Internet Day 2026.