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iOS 26 Developer Beta Pauses FaceTime Calls on Nudity Detection

Detection runs entirely on-device to safeguard privacy ahead of public beta testing that will refine the tool’s use on child accounts.

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FaceTime video calls are even better now that they’re in high definition.
Should help some folks dodge some bullets.

Overview

  • The developer beta introduces a Sensitive Content Warning that pauses FaceTime’s video and audio when nudity is detected in live calls.
  • When triggered, FaceTime displays a prompt telling participants the call may be sensitive and offers options to resume or end the session.
  • Labeled “Sensitive Content Warning” in settings, the feature is switched off by default and can be toggled on or off by users.
  • All detection uses on-device machine learning, ensuring no video or imagery is transmitted to Apple’s servers.
  • The iOS 26 public beta is expected in July and Apple plans to assess feedback before potentially limiting the feature to child accounts in the final release.