Apple to Fix Long-Standing Screen Time Bug Allowing Access to Blocked Content

iOS 17.5 update addresses issue reported by security researchers since 2021, but concerns about Screen Time reliability persist.

The Screen Time bug allowed children to bypass web content restrictions using special characters in Safari URLs.
Security researchers reported the bug to Apple in 2021, but the company initially downplayed its significance.
Following a Wall Street Journal investigation, Apple committed to fixing the issue in the iOS 17.5 update.
Parents have expressed ongoing frustration with Screen Time's reliability and effectiveness.
Apple promises further improvements in upcoming software releases to address additional reported issues.