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on February 25, 2026 at 12:45 am Apple’s new age verification tools block underage app downloads where required by law​Jay Peters
HomeBusiness on February 25, 2026 at 12:45 am Apple’s new age verification tools block underage app downloads where required by law​Jay Peters

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Apple, like many others, has had to launch age verification features in response to new requirements for age checks in many regions, and on Tuesday, the company announced new details about its tools that developers can use to "meet their age assurance obligations under upcoming U.S. and regional laws, including in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana."

One of the big updates is that users in Australia, Brazil, and Singapore can't download apps rated 18-plus unless their age has been confirmed through "reasonable methods," which the App Store can confirm automatically. Apple notes that developers may still "have separate obliga …

Read the full story at The Verge.

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