Kathmandu. Apple is reportedly testing a new safety feature for FaceTime video calls that automatically pauses the video when nudity is detected. The upcoming operating system, iOS 26, is expected to include this sensitive content detection technology.
The feature was recently discovered in the developer version of iOS 26. According to a post by X (formerly Twitter) user “iDeviceHelp”, a pop-up warning appears during video calls if nudity is detected. The message reads: “You may be showing sensitive content, so audio and video have been paused. If you feel uncomfortable, please end the call.”
After the warning, users are given the option to either resume or end the call. Originally designed for child protection as part of Apple’s “Family Tools,” the feature is now appearing in other user accounts during testing.
However, some users have reported that the feature remains active even after being turned off in settings, raising concerns about potential technical glitches in the system.
This has also sparked privacy concerns, with some users questioning whether Apple monitors users’ personal videos. Apple has clarified that the analysis happens on-device using machine learning, meaning that private content never leaves the phone or reaches Apple’s servers.
The public beta of iOS 26 is expected to be released later in July, with the final version likely arriving in September.
