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Metro
09-07-2025
- Metro
People having phone sex on FaceTime will now get a warning from Apple
The lighting is low, the expectation high, and your partner starts unbuttoning their shirt. Suddenly, you see the FaceTime video freeze, and a black message fills the screen. 'Audio and video are paused because you may be showing something sensitive,' your phone informs you. 'If you feel uncomfortable, you should end the call.' Kind of a buzz kill? This could be what awaits iPhone users in the next software update, which is reported to include it as a security feature. The feature was first spotted by iDeviceHelp, who wrote on X: 'In iOS 26 FaceTime will pause the Video if you're undressing while on a FaceTime call here's the on screen prompt warning that you get asking if you would like to resume audio and video or End the call'. It's not clear if this is a glitch, intended only for accounts used by children, or if it is intended to be rolled out to everyone. The developer beta version is reportedly showing this to any users who strip off, even those well into middle age. If you go to the settings for FaceTime, there is an option to toggle Sensitive Content Warning on or off. It is off by default, indicating that it may not actually come to everyone's phones, or at least that you'll have an option to turn it off. Apple has not yet commented on it. Not quite. Images are analysed locally on the phone, with nothing transmitted to Apple's servers. According to the company, 'Communication Safety uses on-device machine learning to analyze photo and video attachments and determine if a photo or video appears to contain nudity. 'Because the photos and videos are analysed on your child's device, Apple doesn't receive an indication that nudity was detected and doesn't get access to the photos or videos as a result.' Earlier this year, Apple announced new tools to protect young users. In iOS 26 FaceTime will pause the Video if you're undressing while on a FaceTime call here's the on screen prompt warning that you get asking if you would like to resume audio and video or End the call.👇 — iDeviceHelp (@iDeviceHelpus) July 2, 2025 They include children now having to send requests to their parents when they want to communicate with new phone numbers. More Trending It also says 'communication Safety expands to intervene when nudity is detected in FaceTime video calls, and to blur out nudity in Shared Albums in Photos'. Apple is expected to release the new iOS 26 in September. It skipped ahead from the current iOS 18.5 to unify operating systems across all its products, including Mac and Apple Watch, with 26 referring to the calendar year it will primarily be used in. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: The 'Cinderella rule' has made my scheduled sex a turn on MORE: Spitting in one another's mouths is normal now MORE: I discovered £5,000 in my wife's secret savings account — do I have a right to be angry?
Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Apple will block your FaceTime call if it detects NUDITY as part of new update
The days of sharing intimate moments with your partner via a screen may be drawing to a close. Apple's upcoming operating system, iOS 26, includes a controversial update to FaceTime, the company's video chat app. When FaceTime detects nudity or even someone starting to undress, it will automatically turn off video and audio. As part of the new feature, users will have the chance to restart video and audio with a tap of the screen. But the interruption could prove a turn-off for people in long-distance relationships who rely on the software to get steamy. And many commentators on social media were left unimpressed. One Reddit user said: 'Long distance couples in shambles, while another said: 'wtf. All my calls end in undressing.' Another person joked: 'Well that's one way to end a work meeting early.' Apple's update to its FaceTime software was first noticed by X user @iDeviceHelpus and reported by Apple fan site 9to5mac. As screenshots reveal, when FaceTime detects someone undressing, it will show a warning message to them. 'Audio and video are paused because you may be showing something sensitive,' the message reads. It continues: 'If you feel uncomfortable, you should end the call.' It then gives users two options – 'Resume Audio and Video' or 'End Call'. When Apple announced iOS 26 last month, it detailed the feature, called Communication Safety, in a blog post. It said: 'Communication Safety expands to intervene when nudity is detected in FaceTime video calls, and to blur out nudity in Shared Albums in Photos.' But it was widely interpreted as only a tool for child accounts that would help protect minors when talking to adults online. As screenshots reveal, when FaceTime detects someone undressing, it will show a warning message to them Reportedly, the tool is on when two adults are video chatting as well – although it's unclear whether this is intentional or a glitch. MailOnline has contacted Apple for more information, although the firm is usually tight-lipped on upcoming features. Apple does stress, however, that it 'never store[s] the content of FaceTime calls' in the cloud – so people don't have to worry about Apple staff snooping on them; instead, nudity is detected by machine learning, which is a type of AI. The firm says: 'Communication Safety uses on-device machine learning to analyze photo and video attachments and determine if a photo or video appears to contain nudity. 'Because the photos and videos are analyzed on your child's device, Apple doesn't receive an indication that nudity was detected and doesn't get access to the photos or videos as a result.' It's worth bearing in mind that the feature is part of iOS 26, so the majority of users won't have it yet. Revealed to great fanfare last month, iOS 26 is currently available as part of a 'beta test' – where a select bunch of people use it early to uncover any bugs or issues before its general release. iOS 26 will officially become widely available this autumn as a free software update for iPhone 11 and later, likely sometime in September. In June, Apple revealed a new operating system for its iPhones called iOS 26 - including features such as 'Liquid Glass' The biggest change coming with iOS 26 is a redesign called Liquid Glass, which gives apps and other aspects of the user interface a translucent, glass-like design. Liquid Glass will 'bring greater focus to content and deliver a new level of vitality across controls, navigation, app icons, widgets, and more', the tech giant said. However, Liquid Glass has not been met with enthusiasm by Apple's dedicated fans, with one calling it 'the ugliest thing Apple has ever done'. Another person said on social media that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs 'would've fired everyone at Apple' for coming up with it. iOS 26 also introduces custom chat backgrounds in the Messages app, a new Games app, and a tool called Live Translation which translates calls in real time.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Yahoo
iOS 26 can freeze your FaceTime video if it detects nudity
The developer beta for iOS 26 has been out for a few weeks, and as always,tech sleuths are uncovering features and details that weren't explained during WWDC. Among the latest discoveries stirring up conversation online is a safety and privacy feature for FaceTime that blurs your feed when it detects you in a state of undress. Should FaceTime detect nudity, it will display a message reading "Audio and video are paused because you may be showing something sensitive. If you feel uncomfortable, you should end the call." Originally discovered by X user @iDeviceHelpus, the feature is off by default and can be enabled in FaceTime settings under "Sensitive Content Warning." The feature reads, "Detect nude photos and videos before they are viewed on your device, and receive guidance to help make a safe choice. Apple does not have access to the photos or videos."It seems the feature is intended for child accounts, though it can currently be enabled in the beta for adults as well. The Apple support page for the company's "Communication Safety" features reads, "Communication Safety uses on-device machine learning to analyze photo and video attachments and determine if a photo or video appears to contain nudity. Because the photos and videos are analyzed on your child's device, Apple doesn't receive an indication that nudity was detected and doesn't get access to the photos or videos as a result." Features in beta come and go, as testing and feedback are partly the point of the beta system, so this may or may not see broader adoption. The public beta for iOS 26 is slated for July.
Engadget
03-07-2025
- Engadget
iOS 26 can freeze your FaceTime video if it detects nudity
The developer beta for iOS 26 has been out for a few weeks, and as always,tech sleuths are uncovering features and details that weren't explained during WWDC . Among the latest discoveries stirring up conversation online is a safety and privacy feature for FaceTime that blurs your feed when it detects you in a state of undress. Should FaceTime detect nudity, it will display a message reading "Audio and video are paused because you may be showing something sensitive. If you feel uncomfortable, you should end the call." Originally discovered by X user @iDeviceHelpus , the feature is off by default and can be enabled in FaceTime settings under "Sensitive Content Warning." The feature reads, "Detect nude photos and videos before they are viewed on your device, and receive guidance to help make a safe choice. Apple does not have access to the photos or videos."It seems the feature is intended for child accounts, though it can currently be enabled in the beta for adults as well. The Apple support page for the company's "Communication Safety" features reads, "Communication Safety uses on-device machine learning to analyze photo and video attachments and determine if a photo or video appears to contain nudity. Because the photos and videos are analyzed on your child's device, Apple doesn't receive an indication that nudity was detected and doesn't get access to the photos or videos as a result." Features in beta come and go, as testing and feedback are partly the point of the beta system, so this may or may not see broader adoption. The public beta for iOS 26 is slated for July.
India Today
13-06-2025
- India Today
iPhone 17 Air to launch in a few months: Design, specs and more
iPhone 17 Air to launch in a few months and here is all you need to know By Unnati Gusain Photo Credit: X/@iDeviceHelpus The iPhone 17 series is anticipated to hit the market globally in September. In 2025, the rumour has it that the company will release a new entry, iPhone17 Air, replacing the Plus model. Credit: X iPhone 17 Air launch While there are several speculations doing rounds online, leaks have indicated what the phone might look like. iPhone 17 Air expected features The iPhone 17 Air will weigh around 145 grams and measure just 5.5mm in thickness. iPhone 17 Air slim profile Credit: X/@MajinBu It is expected to pack a 2,800mAh battery, which is quite small for a phone in 2025, especially one expected to feature a large 6.6-inch screen. iPhone 17 Air battery Apple is reportedly using high-density battery technology, which could increase the actual usable capacity by 15–20 per cent. The iPhone 17 Air is also rumoured to feature a 6.6-inch OLED display with ProMotion technology, enabling a 120Hz refresh rate.\ iPhone 17 Air display The iPhone 17 Air is rumoured to feature a simplified design, highlighted by a single 48-megapixel rear camera—a shift from the dual-lens systems of current models. iPhone 17 Air camera On the front, it may include a 24-megapixel TrueDepth camera, delivering double the resolution of its predecessors. In terms of performance, the iPhone 17 Air is anticipated to be powered by Apple's A19 chipset. iPhone 17 Air processor
