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Sony Xperia smartphones

What it is
Sony Xperia smartphones is a series of primarily Android-based smartphones (they are powered by Google’s Android operating system but use the Xperia interface), created by Sony Corporation.

How it works
This line of smartphones have a large focus on their camera capabilities and give users access to the functions and features expected from a smartphone, such as internet connectivity, a touch-screen interface and front and rear cameras for capturing videos and photographs. Some models are also water resistant and dust proof. A wide range of popular apps can also be accessed via the Google Play Store. Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is providing new models with improved tools for tasks like editing photos.

Parental controls or safety settings available
Sony Xperia smartphones do have parental controls available and these can be accessed through the Google Family Link app. This gives parents the ability to:

• Set daily time limits

• Restrict their child’s access to specific apps, websites or features

• View the location of their child’s device

A user can manage screentime and prevent apps accessing location, contacts list or functions such as the camera through the Permission Manager and Digital Wellbeing settings.

Access parental controls or safety settings here

Safety restrictions available

Harmful Content

Block or limit access to content that could be harmful to children e.g. videos that contain bad language or sexual, violent or discriminatory content.

In App Purchasing

Disable option to buy extra content, goods or subscriptions when using apps e.g. buying TikTok Coins when using the social media app TikTok

Location Sharing

Prevent users from being able to share their location with apps, websites or other users

Chat

Block a user's ability to communicate privately with one person or a group of people e.g. send or receive direct messages

Private Account

When an account is set to 'private' it means only approved people whom the user has chosen can see their profile and/or communicate with them e.g. just friends and family

Time Limit

Decide when and for how long a user can access a piece of technology e.g. set a schedule on a broadband router so that internet access turns off after 8pm

App Blocking

Prevent users from being able to install and/or delete apps on a device