FaceTime in iOS 26 to Auto-Pause Video Calls If Nudity Is Detected
Apple is currently testing a new safety feature in iOS 26 that automatically pauses FaceTime video calls when nudity is detected. First discovered in the iOS 26 developer preview, the feature has sparked curiosity—and confusion—among some iPhone users.
When the system believes nudity is visible during a FaceTime call, it displays a message saying: “Audio and video are paused because you may be showing something sensitive. If you feel uncomfortable, you should end the call.” Users are then presented with the option to either end the call or continue.
Originally introduced as part of Apple’s Communication Safety tools for child accounts, the feature is now appearing in adult accounts as well, according to a report from iDeviceHelp. It’s part of Apple’s broader initiative to promote digital safety and well-being.
A toggle to enable or disable the feature is present in the current developer version of iOS 26. However, some users have reported that the detection system remains active even when the toggle is turned off—hinting at a possible bug in the beta version.
With iOS 26 still in its developer testing phase, Apple has not finalized the feature. A public beta is expected to roll out this month, with the official release scheduled for September.
Some concerns have been raised regarding privacy implications, especially with Apple’s capability to identify nudity in real time. However, Apple has clarified on a support page that all such detection is handled through on-device machine learning. This means analysis happens locally on the user’s device, and no photo or video data is shared with Apple.
It’s still uncertain what types of nudity or visuals will trigger the system to pause the call. Some online users have even joked about whether taking off a jacket might activate the alert. As it stands, this feature is still under development, and Apple appears to be fine-tuning its behavior based on user feedback from the developer preview.
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