Apple says it pulled parental control apps over privacy concerns


  • TECH
  • Monday, 29 Apr 2019

Apple expected to debut a slew of new-generation products this year. — AFP Relaxnews

Apple Inc said it removed several parental control apps from its store because of security and privacy concerns, issuing a rare public response to a media report that the iPhone maker was eliminating competition with its own tools.

The New York Times reported that Apple had removed 11 of the 17 most popular programs that help users restrict features or the amount of time kids spend on devices.

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