This Buried Apple Feature Turns an iPhone Into the Perfect Kids’ Dumb Phone
A Wired contributor explains how to use Apple's 'Assistive Access' feature to transform an iPhone into a restricted 'dumb phone' for children. The feature, originally designed for users with cognitive disabilities, allows parents to limit app access and remove web browsing capabilities.
Why it matters
It provides a free, native solution for parents seeking to manage their children's digital exposure without relying on expensive third-party software.
Come September, he will have to walk across town to school on his own. But if he's going to be walking around out in the world without me, then a tracking tag won't cut it. He is far too young to have unfettered access to the internet and social media platforms, but what if he gets lost? A classic Nokia, supplying just texts and calls, won't come to his aid. Maps and satnav require a web connection.
The article provides a practical guide and personal opinion on a consumer tech feature without political or ideological bias.
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