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Here's how to turn any iPhone into a dumb phone
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple’s iOS 27 will introduce major upgrades to parental controls, but currently, parents can use the Assistive Access feature to effectively turn an iPhone into a "dumb phone" with limited app access and no web browsing.
- Assistive Access, found under Accessibility settings, allows users to restrict available apps, customize the interface with large tiles, and control communication permissions, making it ideal for parents who want to limit their child's phone usage.
- By excluding Safari from allowed apps, children cannot access the internet even if they receive links, providing strong control over online exposure without needing third-party apps.
- The feature also allows granular control over contacts and notifications for apps like Messages and Music, enabling parents to tailor the phone experience to their preferences.
- This method offers a straightforward, built-in solution for parents seeking safer phone usage for kids or for individuals wanting to reduce smartphone distractions.
