Here's the real reason Apple made such a big deal of Screen Time and Child Safety at WWDC 2026, and why it may be a…
I admit, I was confounded by Apple’s 20-minute Child Safety feature detour during its all-important WWDC 2026 keynote. After all, it’s a set of features that have warranted, at best, a passing mention at previous events. This year, though, Apple bombarded us with a cavalcade of existing, upgraded, and new features. The intention, it seemed, was to prove it’s dead serious about protecting your children from not just online threats but the very real danger of too much digital access.
While Apple hasn’t directly addressed why it went so hard, it is clear to me at least that it’s in tune with changing moods toward our digital experience, especially as it pertains to children. Studies show that excessive screen time is potentially damagingto cognitive development and behavior. A direct causal relation between social media use and teen mental health is harder to establish, though it's difficult to...
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