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Apple's iOS 26 to Freeze FaceTime Calls for Safety

7/5/2025

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Apple's iOS 26 is set to introduce a groundbreaking feature that will freeze FaceTime calls upon detecting nudity, displaying a warning message to enhance child safety. Although users can disable this function, reports indicate it may still activate. With on-device analysis ensuring privacy, the public beta is expected in mid-July, followed by the final release in September.

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Story summary

Apple's iOS 26 is set to introduce a groundbreaking feature that will freeze FaceTime calls upon detecting nudity, displaying a warning message to enhance child safety. Although users can disable this function, reports indicate it may still activate. With on-device analysis ensuring privacy, the public beta is expected in mid-July, followed by the final release in September.