In a disappointing development for parents around the world, Apple has recently confirmed that a bug in its widely-used Screen Time Limits feature is preventing the limitation settings from being applied. The bug applies to families with multiple users, including parents and children, which makes it a major concern.
Screen Time Limits are a feature released by Apple in 2018 that allows parents the ability to set a time limit on their kids’ device usage. It sets limits on apps and websites; when the limit or time is finished, it automatically locks access to the device.
However, this feature isn’t working properly, and Apple recently released a statement confirming the bug. In their statement, Apple said that while the feature works properly for adults, parents are not able to set limits on their child’s device usage. According to the statement, the bug is causing the limit settings to not be applied to the child’s device usage, regardless of how the limits have been set.
The issue affects thousands of families who rely on the Screen Time limits to keep their children’s device usage under control. This has caused frustration among parents who now feel like they have lost control over their kids’ device use.
Apple is currently working on a fix for the issue and is expected to release an update soon, although a timeline has not been specified. In the meantime, parents should try to be more aware of their kids’ device usage and try to set firm ground rules.
While Apple has confirmed the bug, the exact cause is unclear. This has led some people to suggest user error or other settings conflicts could be to blame. Whatever the cause, Apple’s acknowledgment of the bug is a step in the right direction. In the meantime, it’s important for parents to be vigilant and take control of their children’s device usage.