HMD Unveils Phone With Parental Controls and Social Media Locks

HMD Global Oy, the company known for selling phones under the Nokia brand, unveiled a new handset that will give parents more control over when and how their children get online.

The HMD Fusion X1’s operating system lets parents block access during school hours or bedtime, whitelist pre-approved contacts that can call, and see when their children leave designated safe areas. Social media and web browsers are also within the parent’s control, a significant feature at a time of growing concern about internet content.