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A new iMessage safety feature prompts kids to report explicit images to Apple

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Apple is adding a new child safety feature that lets kids send a report to Apple when they are sent photos or videos with nudity, according to The Guardian. After reviewing anything received, the company can report messages to law enforcement.

The new feature expands on Apple’s Communication Safety feature, which uses on-device scanning to detect nudity in photos or videos received via Messages, AirDrop, or Contact Poster and blur them out. In addition to blurring the photo or video, Apple also shows a pop-up with options to message an adult, get resources for help, or block the contact.

As part of this new feature, which is in testing now in Australia with iOS 18.2, users will also be able to send a report to Apple about any images or…

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