A More Child-Friendly Android

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Parents often feel worried while giving their children a smartphone or tablet. The parents are afraid the baby access to applications that are not in accordance with his age. Google seems to hear the parents anxiety.

In the Google I / O event 2015 which lasted several days yesterday, Google launched a new feature in the Google Play Store. Google added a feature of filtering ‘Family’. These features will make it easier for parents looking for applications, games and videos for their children.

“Parents can search for apps based on age. In addition, parents can search by the attractiveness of the child, “said Eunice Kim, Product Manager Google Play quoted from the pages of The Guardian, Friday (05/29/2015).

“We are also adding more useful information regarding applications and content in Google Play, such as Star label Age 8 & Under. In addition, Google also increases the tools that can help you determine the right thing for the family,” continued Kim.

Google will inform the parents if an application contains advertising or in-app purchases. In addition, Google also updating parental controls to manage the download and purchase applications. In addition to limiting access to content that is inappropriate for young children.

Some of the most popular kids applications were given a special place by the Google Play store, including Peppa Pig, Star Wars, Frozen, SpongeBob SquarePants, Sesame Street’s Elmo, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Thomas & Friends. Google intends that parents and children can access to the application easier and more attractive, Kim said.

Source : inet.detik.com