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Apple, which seems to be busy with its upcoming iPhone 15 series and iOS 17 rollout, has now acknowledged that there is a bug in its Family Sharing system which is stopping screen time limits set by parents for kids. This came after the California-based iPhone maker confirmed the issue with The Wall Street Journal and said the company is working on solutions. Apple was supposed to fix the bud problem in May, however, it appears that the issue still exists.

As per the reports, the company is well aware of the screen time problem and is actively working on advancements to address and improve the situation. The company stated, "We acknowledge that certain users may encounter an issue where Screen Time settings are unexpectedly reset." It further highlighted the company's commitment to taking the issue seriously and emphasised that changes have been made and would continue to be made to fix the situation.

What Is Apple Family Sharing System?

Family Sharing allows up to six family members to share music, movies, TV shows, applications, books, subscriptions such as iCloud+, and other items without sharing an Apple ID.

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Apple’s Family Sharing also allows the parents or guardians to put usage limits on children below 13 years of age. Parents or guardians can create Apple IDs for family members who are under 13* by following a few easy steps. A child can use their own account on their own device and even make purchases with their own Apple ID.

What Is Screen Time Usage Feature?

Screen Time informs parents of how much time their children spend using various websites, apps, and other media. They can then decide how to use technology with greater knowledge.

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"If it's your child's device, you can customise it from your smartphone using Family Sharing or set up Screen Time and establish settings on their device. Family Sharing allows you to view reports and change settings from your device after you've configured your child's device,” the business claims.