Apple explains how it will comply with App Store age verification requirements in Texas
Earlier this year,Texas passed a law requiring app stores to verify the ages of their users. Now, Apple has shared more about how it plans to comply with requirements, which are slated to go into effect next year.Beginning January 1, 2026, people in Texas creating new Apple accounts will need to verify that they are over the age of 18, Apple said. And anyone under 18 will be required to link their account to a parent or guardian's via the company's Family Sharing settings. Parents will then be prompted to approve all of their child's downloads, in-app purchases and other transactions. While Apple didn't explain exactly how it will conduct age verification, the company noted that developers will also need to make changes in order to comply with the Texas law. The compan [...]
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