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Google tells 13-year-olds to ditch parental controls on birthday

Google's handling of teenagers' online autonomy is under fresh scrutiny after parents discovered that the company emails children as they approach 13, explaining how to remove parental supervision ...
Android Police

Google is bringing Android's parental controls under one roof

Karandeep Singh Oberoi is a Durham College Journalism and Mass Media graduate who joined the Android Police team in April 2024, after serving as a full-time News Writer at Canadian publication ...
AOL

Google reverses key parental control policy

Important Google Family Link change will soon require parental permission. - Xavier Lorenzo / Moment / Getty Images Google announced Monday that the company is reversing its longstanding practice of ...
Techlicious

Google Finally Gives Parents Control Over Kids’ Calls and Texts

Google has rolled out major updates to its Family Link app, bringing long-awaited improvements to parental controls. Family Link, a free tool for Android users, helps parents set digital boundaries ...
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Mother shames Google after son received email saying he could soon turn off parental controls

An outraged mom has slammed tech giant Google, claiming the company sent a 'predatory' email to her 12-year-old son about turning off parental controls. Melissa McKay, 46, said her son received an ...
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Google accused of ‘grooming’ 13-year-old by telling them to ditch parental controls on their birthday

Google has been accused of “grooming” teenagers by emailing under-13s and outlining steps to turn off parental controls on their accounts. A mother accused the tech giant of “asserting authority” over ...
Android Authority

New Android parental controls make it easier to manage kids’ devices your way

Google has added a new Parental Controls hub in Android Settings, which is now rolling out in Android 16 QPR2 beta. The hub combines on-device, PIN-protected controls with existing Family Link ...