How to Set up Parental Controls for iPhone Apps

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This week's free online safety guide focuses on how to set up parental controls for iPhone apps, it takes a look at a number of tips such as how to restrict built in apps, the game centre and app store purchases.

A free online safety guide on how to set up parental controls for iPhone apps.

Most smartphones allow parents and carers to choose which apps and features appear on their child’s device and which ones don’t – also preventing young people from buying and downloading anything that’s unsuitable for their age. Our #WakeUpWednesday guides to parental controls for managing apps on iPhones will help you to reduce the chance of your child using a game or app that might not be appropriate for their age.

In the guide, you'll find tips on a number of tips such as how to restrict built-in apps, the game centre and app store purchases.