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Apple Launches Age Verification for UK Users in iOS 26.4 Beta
Key Takeaways
- iOS 26.4 beta prompts UK users to verify they are over 18 after installation
- Apple implements age checking at the OS level rather than per-app
- Driven by the UK Online Safety Act, which can fine non-compliant platforms up to 10% of global revenue
- Privacy-preserving approach expected, using existing Apple ID data rather than ID uploads
- Could set template for age verification in EU, Australia, and US states
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DT Editorial Team··5 min read·via theverge.com