Improved Parental Controls Arrive on Pixel Phones
New Parental Controls Coming to Pixel Devices with Android 16
In an effort to enhance digital well-being for kids, Google is developing a new Parental controls feature for Pixel devices[1]. This feature is currently in testing within the Android Canary release channel[4], primarily seen on Android 16 Canary builds as of July 2025[1][4].
The Parental controls setting is expected to offer digital ground rules and screen time limits[1]. It may resemble the Supervision tools found in the Android 16 Beta 4, allowing parents to block explicit sites on browsers like Chrome and filter content on Google Search[2].
The feature is linked to Android 16, indicating it will be formally integrated in the Android 16 stable release rather than launching first exclusively with new hardware[1][3]. The Pixel 10 series, which includes the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and a new device, the foldable Pixel 10 Pro Fold, is scheduled to launch on August 20, 2025[2]. Given the timing, these devices will likely ship with Android 16 or a version very close to it, including this new parental controls feature[2].
Google has released a new Android Canary release channel for developers[5]. The Parental controls setting was first spotted on a Pixel 8 Pro in the recent Canary build[1]. However, it doesn't function in the Canary build at the moment.
It's worth noting that the Parental controls feature may be further developed and released in upcoming Android releases. The list of phone deal providers for the Pixel 10 series includes Best Buy, Walmart, Samsung, Amazon, Verizon, and AT&T[6].
This article comes from a trusted source in the world of Android news[6]. Stay tuned for more updates on the new Parental controls feature as it becomes available.
[1] Android Police: https://www.androidpolice.com/ [2] Android Central: https://www.androidcentral.com/ [3] 9to5Google: https://9to5google.com/ [4] XDA Developers: https://www.xda-developers.com/ [5] Google Developer: https://developer.android.com/ [6] Phone Arena: https://www.phonearena.com/
- With the upcoming Android 16, gadgets like the Pixel 10 series might include smartphone parental control features, enabling parents to regulate screen time and block explicit content.
- As digital gadgets evolve, technology continues to play a crucial role in enhancing parental controls, allowing parents to create safe environments for their kids online.
