A new security feature that has not been previously announced has been detected in the beta version released by Apple for the iOS 26 operating system. With this feature integrated into FaceTime video calls, iPhone devices automatically pause the call and display a warning message to the user when they detect nudity or similar sensitive content. During this intervention, both video and audio transmission are temporarily interrupted.

FaceTime application will prevent nudity in calls

In cases detected by the system, a message appears on the screen saying “Audio and video are paused because you may be showing something sensitive. If you feel uncomfortable, you should end the call.” After this warning, the user can choose to continue the call or end the call.

Apple had previously activated a feature called Sensitive Content Warning on iPhones and iPads that allows nude photos or videos to be blurred before being displayed. This system was developed to be active in child accounts and later made accessible to adult users. With iOS 26, this feature is now applied to FaceTime for the first time.

The warning and blocking mechanism works with an AI-based image analysis system that works on the device. Apple states that such content is analyzed completely locally, without being sent outside the device. The new feature is turned off by default and can be manually enabled from the Settings > Privacy and Security menu.

Although the company officially announced this intervention system in FaceTime only for child accounts, it is seen that the feature is also valid for adult users in the current beta version. With this update, Apple is expanding its policies on nudity and sensitive content detection in iOS to a wider area.