Google\u2019s parental control app for Android devices \u201cFamily Link\u201d has completed the beta testing period and is now available to public to download for free in the US.The app, which lets parents manage apps, set screen time limits and more, can be used from either an iOS or Android device, but is designed specifically to manage a child\u2019s Android device, TechCrunch reported late on Thursday.<\/p>\n
First introduced in March as an invite-only programme, the \u201cFamily Link\u201d app lets parents block or approve app download and also track what apps are capturing their child\u2019s attention by viewing weekly and monthly activity reports.<\/p>\n
It also lets parents limit device usage by configuring a maximum number of hours per day the child is allowed to be on the device and when the device is to be automatically locked out for bedtime.<\/p>\n
The software offers more features on Android as compared to iOS including a \u201cRestrictions\u201d section that\u2019s focused more on what apps a child can use and lets configure privacy and other settings, the report added.<\/p>\n
Apple does not offer a way for a parent to set time limits, remotely lock a device or view activity reports on app usage.<\/p>\n
\u201cFamily Link\u201d can control any Android device running Android Nougat 7.0 and higher and select Marshmallow devices. On the other hand, parent\u2019s device only need to have Android KitKat 4.4 or higher or iOS 9 and higher.<\/p>\n
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