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Apple Launches Age Verification for UK Users in iOS 26.4 Beta
Apple has begun rolling out age verification to UK users in the latest iOS 26.4 beta, prompting users to confirm they are over 18. The move comes as the UK's Online Safety Act pushes tech platforms to verify user ages for content access.
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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