"Apple says users who don't confirm their age "will not be able to download and purchase apps or make in-app purchases." Apple may automatically confirm that users are over 18 using the payment method connected to their account, or the age of their account. Otherwise, Apple may ask users to scan their credit cards to confirm their age."
"Apple and tech companies contend with age verification requirements spreading across the globe. Apple announced that it will start blocking users in Australia, Brazil, and Singapore from downloading apps rated 18+ unless they verify that they're an adult using "reasonable methods." It will also begin sharing age categories with a developer's app to comply with local laws in Utah and Louisiana."
Apple is rolling out age verification requirements in the UK via iOS 26.4 beta, mandating users confirm they are over 18 to download and purchase apps or make in-app purchases. The company can automatically verify age using connected payment methods or account age. If automatic verification fails, users may need to scan credit cards or IDs. This initiative aligns with Apple's broader response to global age verification regulations. The company recently announced similar requirements for Australia, Brazil, and Singapore, blocking downloads of 18+ rated apps without adult verification. Apple is also sharing age categories with developers to comply with laws in Utah and Louisiana.
Read at The Verge
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