Alexa's voice apps for kids can now offer purchases that parents approve

Amazon will now allow developers to offer premium content for purchase in Alexa skills aimed at children. The company on Friday introduced new tools for building skills with in-app purchases that requires the Amazon account holder -- typically mom or dad -- to approve or decline the requested purchase via a text or email. In-skill purchasing was first introduced to all U.S. Alexa developers last year, and more recently became available to international developers.