There are numerous ways to limit access to functions on the iPhone, or restrict kids from purchasing applications above certain maturity ratings for TV shows or games. Browser access, camera and GPS can all be turned off, and it is done under Restrictions in the general settings.
The latest developer build of iOS 4.1 displays a Game Center option inside those same Restrictions, which coincides nicely with the new GameKit programming interface that ships with the build. The iOS 4.1 version should thus ship with the venerable Game Center, which will serve as a hub for multiplayer and scoreboard comparisons. The said Game Center option in the Restrictions setting is actually a multiplayer switch, enabling you to restrict your kid from playing group games online, for example.
iOS 4.1 beta is in developer's hands now, and is expected to grace Apple's devices starting next month.
Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.
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