Apple adds age verification checks for UK users
Apple has begun rolling out age verification requirements for users in the UK via a software update. The implementation follows increased pressure from the UK government on technology companies.
Key Takeaways
- Age verification requirements are being rolled out for UK users in a software update.
- The change was begun on Wednesday, according to the article.
- The rollout follows increased pressure from the UK government on technology companies.
Why It Matters
Apple is now building age checks into its software update flow for UK users, which means age verification is moving closer to the platform layer rather than sitting only inside individual apps. That matters for streaming and other video services that depend on Apple’s devices and software to reach UK audiences, because it adds another compliance step at the point of access. The article ties the move directly to increased UK government pressure on tech companies. What to watch next: which Apple products or services receive the requirement, and how broadly the UK rollout extends beyond this initial update.
Read full article at msn.com
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