Apple has paved the way for the launch of its new Kids category on its App Store by adding new rules for children's apps to its developer guidelines. It comes after several months of news stories about children racking up big bills buying virtual items in mobile games without their parents' knowledge.
So what exactly are the most popular apps for kids and are we fully aware of how these apps are being used by children?
Aingeala spoke to Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor of Irish Independent and Sunday Independent, and Amanda Brown, parent and Head of Content at AudioBoo, about the new guidelines from Apple aimed at under-13s.
