Are there parental controls? Does the IPOD touch's web browser (Safari) have parental controls? If not, is it possible to install third-party parental control or blocking software?
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I have been looking into this as well, but nothing as of yet. I'll post on this discussion if anything comes up.
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For those still looking for parental controls, our company currently has a content filtering solution for the iPod Touch in private beta. You can learn more at http://www.mobicip.com. As one of the founders of Mobicip.com, I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation above. The solution we are currently testing is free, but we are intending to offer a premium version with more robust features in the near future.If you would like to participate in the beta test, you can do so by signing up at the website. We hope to be available on the App Store in the very near future. For those still looking for parental controls, our company currently has a content filtering solution for the iPod Touch in private beta. You can learn more at http://www.mobicip.com. As one of the founders of Mobicip.com, I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation above. The solution we are currently testing is free, but we are intending to offer a premium version with more robust features in the near future.If you would like to participate in the beta test, you can do so by signing up at the website. We hope to be available on the... » Read More For those still looking for parental controls, our company currently has a content filtering solution for the iPod Touch in private beta. You can learn more at http://www.mobicip.com. As one of the founders of Mobicip.com, I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation above. The solution we are currently testing is free, but we are intending to offer a premium version with more robust features in the near future.If you would like to participate in the beta test, you can do so by signing up at the website. We hope to be available on the App Store in the very near future. « Show Less
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WOW, I have to say that is the best question I have seen about this device.The answer is unfortunately no. There is definitely a way if you are willing to jailbreak the application and write your own parental control widget. But there is no software that you can install to control what your child can do on the device, including browsing to questionable material.I would not be surprised if somebody is already working on such an applet to sell at the applications store. For now though, I haven't seen anything like that.
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Yes. I have one tablet with restrictions under "Parental Controls." I logged into the Router Cloud from my PC just now, and I can change any of those settings (including ending access to the Internet). I have not tried it from an App on my tablet, but I believe it would work the same. Hope this helps.
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Kaspersky Parental Control module will set time blocks for WiFi usage for PCs only. Apple products are another issue.
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WOW, I have to say that is the best question I have seen about this device. The answer is unfortunately no. There is definitely a way if you are willing to jailbreak the application and write your own parental control widget. But there is no software that you can install to control what your child can do on the device, including browsing to questionable material. I would not be surprised if somebody is already working on such an applet to sell at the applications store. For now though, I haven't seen anything like that.
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parental control is located in your browsers setting u should be able to set it up for your needs
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I am not sure. I bought this for my grand son, and his mother allows him to bring it over so he can use the internet. I should think that you could block, or time them. There might be an app or two, that can do what you want. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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Yes, it has P-i-P. Instructions on page 48 of manual. To operate, Parental Controls must be OFF.
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With my iPod Touch, it only controls PAUSE / PLAY. Pushing and holding gives you access to Siri.
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As soon as Amazon runs out of stock of the OS 2.xx iPod Touch, they should start stocking those with 3.0. Might be a while. I got mine long after OS 2.2.1 was released, and it came with OS 1.1 in it! By long, I mean many months.
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Hi Cindy! Please follow the steps outlined in this blog post. http://everythingnabi.blogspot.ca/2012/08/installing-configuring-amazon-appstore.html It provides steps on how to configure In-app Purchase and Parental Controls. It also suggest installing Application Protection to prevent unwanted purchases.
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Yes when you are on an apple device that has been configured, and you have Internet connection. You can use this device to see your child anywhere with the application babyping+. When you are in your home you will use the babyping application.
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Can't get to my manual but the internet says no parental controls. Some mention of app that can be used. I don't have young children so this was not an issue for me.
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Looks like normal iTouch doesn't have this yet, but I know the Sony PSP does. You get a somewhat limited web browser and can click on rss links to subscribe. You can listen to podcasts live or tell the PSP when to wake up everyday, I picked 5am, and click which podcast groups you want it to sync for you.It doesn't grab text or blog feeds just audio and video podcasts. I wasn't sure how much I'd use the PSP but the automatic syncing of podcast audio has really made me use it everyday.
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I will run apps if u get a ipod touch 3rd gen and app exstensions then it will access all apps with full touch control or newer ipod with pioneer apps hope this helped
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Do you mean an iPod Touch? I don't actually own the sphere, I gave it as a gift. What I do know is that it runs on apps that you can download from the app store for mac or the android store if you are an android person so I assume it will run on anything you can put an app on. Sorry to not be more specific. It's a pretty cool thing. The two kids I got it for love it. And I enjoyed playing with it too.
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forget it man, i requested a couple of times already, their "Catalog Department" didn't even bother to response my emails. get it from apple store, it comes with a free ipod touch too.
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I bought it for a 5 and 7 year old. I only surf the net and check my email. Sorry, I couldn't be much help. You can call Apple.