iOS 26 FaceTime's Surprise: Auto-Freezing Nudity in Video Calls

An unexpected feature in the iOS 26 beta has surfaced: FaceTime automatically freezes video and audio when nudity is detected, displaying a warning message with options to resume or end the call. Initially intended for child account communication safety, this function seems to be active for adult accounts as well. While Apple emphasizes on-device machine learning, preventing content upload, this unintended application raises privacy concerns.