FaceTime blocks video calls containing nudity

2025-07-18 11:40:57 / TRENDING ALFA PRESS
FaceTime blocks video calls containing nudity

Measures to protect users using online services are increasing every day, and the next innovation comes from Apple. The famous company has announced that in the upcoming operating system, iOS 26, the FaceTime application will integrate a new function that will be able to automatically block a video call if it detects content with nudity.

This option will not be enabled by default, but can be turned on by the user in FaceTime settings, in the “Sensitive Content Warning” section. More specifically, users will be able to choose:
“Detect photos and videos with nudity before they appear on your device and get guidance to help you make a safe choice.”

If FaceTime detects such content, a warning message will appear on the screen:
"Audio and video are paused because sensitive content may be displayed. If you feel uncomfortable, end the call," accompanied by buttons to continue or immediately end the connection.

It's not yet clear whether this feature will be limited to child accounts or can be enabled by anyone who wants such an additional filter. Since this is a new feature discovered in a beta version, it's not known whether Apple will integrate this function immediately with the launch of iOS 26 or later.

While FaceTime prepares for this innovation, the most widely used social networks have long established mechanisms to limit the distribution or display of inappropriate images.

On Instagram, for example, users can enable a filter that blurs out sensitive images in private messages, including nudity. This option is found in:
Messages and replies to Stories > Nudity protection, while in:
Content preferences > Sensitive content, you can determine the level of content that appears in the Explore, Reels, Feed or Hashtags sections.

Even on the X platform (Twitter), users can automatically enable the hiding of sensitive media, including nudity. This option is found in:
Privacy & Safety > Content You See, where the “Show Potentially Sensitive Content” box can be checked.

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