Apple’s latest update, iOS 15.5, can now detect explicit content in Messages

The new Communication Safety feature for children can detect explicit images sent over Messages. — Photo by charlesdeluvio on Unsplash

The new iOS 15.5 update comes with new child safety features that enables the detection of sexually explicit content sent over the Messages app in Apple devices.

Aimed at ensuring a safer online experience for children, the Communication Safety function is an opt-in feature that can be set up by parents for their child’s account with Family Sharing.