Apple chief executive Tim Cook told Anthony Albanese the iPhone maker’s new child-safety tools were “in part inspired” by the world-first social media ban.

Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s came into effect this morning, but young Aussies say it's already failing.

Apple previewed new child safety tools at WWDC 2026 including Ask to Browse, Time Allowances, and gore-blocking, as UK and US regulators tighten deadlines.