iPhones Running iOS 26 Are Freezing FaceTime Calls When They Detect Nudity
Apple's iOS 26 is testing a feature that pauses FaceTime calls when nudity is detected. This feature, originally aimed at children's accounts, is also affecting adult accounts in the developer beta. Concerns about privacy have arisen, although Apple claims the analysis is done on-device without sending data to their servers.
- ▪FaceTime will pause video calls if nudity is detected during a call.
- ▪A pop-up message informs users that audio and video are paused due to sensitive content.
- ▪The feature is currently in testing and is part of Apple's family safety tools.
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FaceTime is testing a new feature in iOS 26 to pause video calls when it detects nudity. The feature was spotted in the iOS 26 developer preview, confusing some iPhone users.If a naked body appears on a video call, a pop-up message reads, "Audio and video are paused because you may be showing something sensitive. If you feel uncomfortable, you should end the call." You’re then given the option to hang up or resume the call as normal.This feature, spotted by iDeviceHelp, was originally revealed as part of an expansion of the company's family tools designed for children's Apple accounts. In testing, the feature is now also active on adult accounts running the iOS 26 developer beta. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
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