- Any explicit or sensitive images or videos will be automatically blurred.
- Enable the feature: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Sensitive Content Warning.
Social media platforms are often used for sharing content. Sometimes, this content can be sensitive and potentially harmful, especially for children. To address this, Apple has introduced a new feature called the Sensitive Content Warning in their latest iOS update. This feature, along with the Screen Distance feature for child safety.
The Sensitive Content Warning feature identifies unsafe or sensitive content and blurs such images and videos using machine learning. By default, this feature is disabled on your iPhone, but you can enable it by following the steps below.
How Does the Sensitive Content Warning Work?
This feature is similar to the iOS 16 Communications Safety feature. It’s designed to protect users from explicit and unwanted content on apps. This operates only on your device and prioritizes user privacy.
When the system detects sensitive content, such as explicit images or videos, it automatically blurs them to reduce visibility.
How to Turn on the Sensitive Content Warning
Currently, this feature is compatible with the Airdrop, Messages, Contacts, and FaceTime apps. You can enable it by following these steps:
Step 1: Open the Settings app and tap on “Privacy & Security.”
Step 2: Tap on Sensitive Content Warning.
Step 3: Enable the Sensitive Content Warning toggle.
Step 4: Once enabled, you’ll see a list of apps that currently support the feature. You can enable or disable this feature for each app using the toggle switch.
Step 5: Enable the “Improve Sensitive Content Warning” toggle to share analytics and usage data with Apple for improvements.
Note: If you set up Screen Time and turn on Communication Safety, this feature is automatically enabled.
What Happens When You Enable this?
Any explicit or sensitive images or videos will be automatically blurred on your display. You’ll see a warning that says “This may be sensitive” along with an alert sign.
If you tap on the alert sign, you’ll see a pop-up with the following options:
- Ways to Get Help: This takes you to additional assistance and support.
- Block Contact: This allows you to block the content or person.
If you want to view the content, tap on the “Show” icon, and the image will be unblurred.
This feature is particularly useful for children, preventing them from viewing any type of sensitive content. It adds an extra layer of security to your online browsing. Currently, this feature only supports some system apps, but support for third-party apps will be added in the future.