Apple brings age verification to UK users in iOS 26.4 beta
 

Apparently this is going to not just be the UK but world wide.

Across Brazil, Australia, and Singapore, Apple users will no longer be able to download apps rated 18+, unless they verify they are of age, in order to comply with new laws across the globe. Alongside this, Apple has created new tools meant to verify age.

Age verification on the App Store will now be done automatically, and developers will now be able to "obtain a user's age range without gaining access to the user's personal information".. However, they are still liable if their apps do not comply with local laws or don:t meet separate compliance obligations.

These tools will soon become available in two US states: In Utah, starting May 6, 2026, and in Louisiana, starting July 1, 2026.

this is only for 18plus apps like gambling, not social media.

A pretty obvious & necessary AV

I've hear that the UK is in full 1984 mode . . .

They elected some ecologist 🙄