Apple will now show people an important warning if they want to have phone sex using FaceTime

People have had a mixed response to a new feature Apple is set to roll out if things start to get hot and heavy during a FaceTime call.

In the event a FaceTime call starts to get a little more revealing, a warning will apparently pop up while the video freezes and audio stops.

The feature was first brought to the attention of Apple users after Twitter user iDeviceHelp shared it on their social media page.

They wrote: “In iOS 26 FaceTime will pause the Video if you’re undressing while on a FaceTime call here’s the on screen prompt warning that you get asking if you would like to resume audio and video or End the call.”

It is not clear whether this prompt will display for all users when they agree to the update or for individuals the company believes are under the age of 18, given the fact the feature was announced by the tech giant in the context of child safety and privacy.

The feature was designed with child safety in mind (Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

What has Apple said about the new FaceTime feature?

The company explained: “Communication Safety uses on-device machine learning to analyze photo and video attachments and determine if a photo or video appears to contain nudity.

“Because the photos and videos are analysed on your child’s device, Apple doesn’t receive an indication that nudity was detected and doesn’t get access to the photos or videos as a result.”

However, some are debating whether it will still flash the warning for adults engaging in consensual phone sex.

After iDeviceHelps' Twitter post, some people explained that the feature was turned off by default while others expressed their mixed feelings towards it.

One user commented: “Good feature but how would it know why is it being monitored???? Thats more concerning glad its off by default.”

Another said: “Honestly kinda sucks. I’m married so those days are long gone but damn can’t even get a little tease anymore on FaceTime… Apple why?”

Some people have raised eyebrows at this move (Apple)

A third wrote: “Now people will think apple has access to the content of the video call guess it's not their business .. no one asked for this .... Stupid idea.”

How can you turn off the FaceTime feature?

If you go to the settings for FaceTime, there is an option to toggle Sensitive Content Warning on or off.

UNILAD has contacted Apple for comment.