Summary
Apple is implementing age checks for iPhone and iPad users in the UK. Users will need to verify they are adults to access certain services, like 18-plus apps, by providing a credit card or scanning their ID. This change follows new safety rules in the UK aimed at protecting children online.
Key Facts
- Apple is adding age verification checks for iPhone and iPad users in the UK.
- Users must confirm they are adults to access specific apps by using a credit card or ID.
- If users don't verify their age, web content filters will be automatically turned on.
- The UK media regulator, Ofcom, supports this move for child and family safety.
- New UK rules in the Online Safety Act of 2025 focus on child safety but don't include device-level age checks yet.
- Children under 13 will need a guardian to create an Apple account.
- An ongoing debate continues about online protection for young users and data privacy issues.
- The UK is testing limits on social media use for teenagers as part of broader safety measures.
