Apple's video call service 'FaceTime' has added an exposure detection feature.
According to reports on the 6th from the U.S. IT media Engadget and other foreign sources, Apple has recently equipped the second beta version of its smartphone operating system (OS) iOS 26 with a feature that automatically pauses the currency when exposure is detected during a FaceTime call. This feature is disabled by default and must be activated in the settings menu under 'Sensitive content warnings.' When exposure is detected, a warning message appears asking whether to resume audio or video or end the currency.
Earlier, Apple stated that it would enhance the 'Communication Safety' feature at the announcement of iOS 26 to expand child protection. As part of this, it also noted plans to intervene if physical exposure is detected during video calls and to blur body exposure content in shared albums.
In this beta version, the feature is also available to general users, including adult accounts. Engadget reported that 'The beta version is for testing and feedback, so this feature may or may not be implemented in the official version.'
Concerns have been raised by some that Apple might be spying on or monitoring users' currency and photos or videos. However, Apple clarified that this feature processes data locally on the device, not through online analysis.