Apple Plans More Features for Parents to Control Kids' Phone Use
- IPhone maker responds to investor concern about health impact
- Jana, Calstrs have called for study on mental health effects
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Apple Inc. said it plans new features to help parents control how children use its smartphones, responding to criticism from two shareholders about the entrancing qualities and potential mental health impact of the company’s iPhone.
"Apple has always looked out for kids, and we work hard to create powerful products that inspire, entertain, and educate children while also helping parents protect them online," a spokeswoman said late Monday in a statement.