[1] https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10661/windows-phone...
Why doesn‘t the iPad have this sort of multi-user mode? An iPad is the perfect device for sharing. But no, if you don‘t want your kids to read your emails, you need to buy them their own iPad.
You're right. But I still think I would buy my kid their own iPad even if my iPhone/iPad had a kid mode. My kid has their own iPad and I still find times when it would be ideal to give them access to the basic features on my phone/ipad. Frankly, if iOS just added the ability to password protect any app then that would be good enough, and it would be useful for more than kids... hand you phone to a coworker or relative to look at photos they can't accidentally/intentionally hop over to your email.
[0] https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6118421?hl=en This link is for Nexus, but I think it's included in all version of Android since 5.0 Lollipop.
Once upon a time, kids went to school without phones, so it is possible...
It has a lot of options, but probably not enough (like restricting specific apps.) You can however set to allow only apps rated "4+ years, 6+, etc.
Time limitation is possible too, via "Settings -> Accessibility -> Guided Access".
The funny thing is, Apple didn't want to call their computer a "PC", but their smartphone is more a personal computer than any other brand.
http://xiaomitips.com/guide/how-to-use-miui-8-second-space-f...
Second Space isn't unique in functionality, but it's exceptionally slick in execution.
I don’t understand how this is different from parental controls (speaking from iOS experience; perhaps this is lacking on Android?)
You're at a restaurant with your kid, and they're bored because you're having adult conversations with your friends. You give them your phone and they play whatever game for a while, while you have no need for your phone because you're in a conversation.
Or, alternatively, you're sitting around the house and they want to play a game on it.
Call me old fashioned, but my parents just used to make us sit there and be quiet. Bored? That's life, learn to deal with it.
Both the parent and the child in your example are lacking discipline. The parent unable to tolerate a bored child and the child unable to tolerate boredom. This is a pattern I have personally noticed as early as babies being pushed around in prams with a smartphone or tablet in hand. A two year old definitely doesn't need a phone to relieve boredom but it's easy.
I'd prefer my children have something to do. A book, a phone, an iPad or Switch. Why shouldn't they be entertained while I am? Actually, forcing them to sit quietly while I have fun seems like a weird message to me.
Granted, being bored is a part of life. Undoubtedly then, they'll encounter many boring experiences without the need for me to artificially create them. And, if I know I'll have to wait for someone or something, I bring a book or phone. Why would I deny them the same pleasure?
Turns out it still had a rudimentary browser. And because the phone was only capable of 3G, his basic line had unlimited data. He spent a ridiculous number of hours watching YouTube on that tiny 1.5" screen.
The main reason is how worried we are about the impact unfettered, always on, modern Internet/technology will have on the developing brains of teenagers, and beyond.
Besides that, I have very few apps installed on my phone. I basically use it as a mobile web browser from time to time.
That said, I have to admin that the "features" I'm missing are a camera and a map.
I'm told by people who do have some actual talent that a small fraction of the pics I take are good.
For this picture, I was actually riding my bicycle, and snapped two dozen shots over 30 seconds.
I used it for telling time, taking photos of maps and other useful notes, etc. Super useful.
Wait, what? I'd rather say: No in-game purchases for minors at all.
Come to think of it, there should also be a border mode when one is traveling.
Try as one might, the world doesn't seem to want to be better.
Examples, your solution doesn't solve:
- Mugger waits for you to withdraw the money from ATM.
- Mugger forces you to withdraw everything AFTER you entered your PIN.
- Muggers holding someone ransom until you get them their money.
- You are traveling outside of your home country/unreliable law enforcement.
(of course, it will never happen because such a mode "reduces engagement")
Hey smartphone makers, if you're listening: Let me set an alternate PIN that unlocks the phone in a limited access mode, or "kid mode." Only pre-approved apps are available. Only pre-approved contacts can be called/texted. In-game purchases require the more secure PIN. Maybe when the phone is in this mode I can track its location easily, and make it emit a noise. The maximum volume is much lower than normal. A lockout timer auto-locks the phone after X minutes. If the battery dips below 20%, only the voice calling, texting, and tracking will work. Bandwidth caps. Et cetera.
This would also be nice if I ever have to lend my device to a stranger. Smartphone OS makers should be embarrassed that this feature doesn't already exist.