Inbizzy,  – Apple is currently testing a new privacy feature in the beta version of iOS 26 that’s generating a wave of discussion online. The feature, called Sensitive Content Warning, is designed to pause FaceTime video and audio automatically if nudity is detected during a call.

Though originally intended for child accounts with parental controls enabled, reports indicate that the feature is currently active for all users in the beta version — sparking mixed reactions among iPhone users.

 

What Is the Sensitive Content Warning?

The feature uses on-device machine learning to identify sensitive content like nudity. If such content is detected, FaceTime will pause the video and audio feed and display a message that reads:

“Audio and video are paused because you may be showing something sensitive. If you feel uncomfortable, you should end the call.”

Users can then choose to resume the call or hang up. Apple says the goal is to provide an extra layer of protection for younger users, but many adults are experiencing the detection as well — possibly due to a bug in the beta release.

 

How Users Are Reacting

Reactions to the new feature are split. Some see it as a thoughtful move by Apple to protect vulnerable users and create safer online spaces, especially for children. Others, however, view it as an overstep — especially when it affects adult users making private calls.

Discussions across tech forums and social media highlight confusion over how the feature works and why it’s active for non-child accounts.

“This seems like a bug — it shouldn’t affect adult users,” wrote one Reddit user in a discussion thread on r/Apple.

 

Can It Be Turned Off?

Yes, Apple allows users to disable the feature — though in the current beta, the option may not be fully functional yet. To toggle the feature off, go to:

Settings → Privacy & Security → Sensitive Content Warning → FaceTime

Apple’s Sensitive Content Warning for FaceTime is part of its broader initiative to promote digital safety — especially for younger audiences. While well-intentioned, the feature’s impact on adult users has raised valid concerns around privacy, user control, and the fine line between protection and overreach.

If Apple fine-tunes the settings and improves user transparency before the full launch, this feature could represent a meaningful step forward in making video communication more thoughtful, secure, and adaptable to each user’s preferences.