Apple's new Screen Time blocked by old software on family devices
Key Takeaways
- Apple launched revamped Screen Time features with iOS 27.
- Family sharing and ecosystem dependencies complicate updates.
- Outdated software on one device can block features on another.
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Apple's revamped Screen Time features, introduced in recent software updates, have faced hurdles in real-world households. A parent attempting to use the new controls on a daughter's iPhone was unable to do so because another family member's MacBook had not been updated. This highlights ongoing frustrations with Apple's ecosystem interdependence for family management tools.
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