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Emma Roth
Emma Roth
Apple says the UK age verification prompt was an “error.”

Spokesperson Peter Ajemian tells The Verge that Apple has since removed the prompt, which showed up for UK users who downloaded the latest iOS 26.4 beta:

Some users on the beta software in the UK temporarily saw a message suggesting age verification is required to download apps. That message was displayed in error, and has been fixed. Developers may continue to use the Declared Age Range API to provide age appropriate experiences for users.

FTC declines to enforce a kids privacy law for data collected to verify users’ agesFTC declines to enforce a kids privacy law for data collected to verify users’ ages
Apple says age verification shown to UK users in iOS 26.4 beta was an ‘error’Apple says age verification shown to UK users in iOS 26.4 beta was an ‘error’
Apple’s new age verification tools block underage app downloads where required by lawApple’s new age verification tools block underage app downloads where required by law
Discord is delaying its global age verification rolloutDiscord is delaying its global age verification rollout
Discord distances itself from Persona age verification after user backlashDiscord distances itself from Persona age verification after user backlash
Discord says ‘vast majority’ of users won’t see its new age verification setupDiscord says ‘vast majority’ of users won’t see its new age verification setup
Discord’s age verification mandate is a leap toward a gated internetDiscord’s age verification mandate is a leap toward a gated internet
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next monthDiscord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
ChatGPT is using age prediction to restrict what minors seeChatGPT is using age prediction to restrict what minors see
Will you have to show your ID at the app store?

App stores are gateways. Lawmakers want them to have checkpoints.

Lauren Feiner
Roblox now requires an age check if you want to chatRoblox now requires an age check if you want to chat
Meet the new tech laws of 2026

Coming into force this year: AI regulations galore, a teen social media lockdown, and “Taylor Swift” laws.

Adi Robertson
Judge blocks Texas app store age verification lawJudge blocks Texas app store age verification law
Australia boots kids under 16 off social media: how platforms are respondingAustralia boots kids under 16 off social media: how platforms are responding
Welcome to the ‘papers, please’ internet

Porn is increasingly age-gated. Social media is next.

Adi Robertson
Here’s how Apple is locking down iPhones to comply with Texas’ age verification lawHere’s how Apple is locking down iPhones to comply with Texas’ age verification law
Bluesky brings age verification to South Dakota and WyomingBluesky brings age verification to South Dakota and Wyoming
Terrence O'Brien
Terrence O'Brien
Mastodon can’t comply with Mississippi’s age verification laws.

Bluesky already blocked users in Mississippi over the state’s age verification law. Now Mastodon has told TechCrunch it doesn’t “have the means” to comply with the law, leaving its future in the state, and others considering similarly restrictive age verification laws, in doubt.

Mastodon says it doesn't 'have the means' to comply with age verification laws | TechCrunch

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Steam users in the UK will need a credit card to access ‘mature content’ gamesSteam users in the UK will need a credit card to access ‘mature content’ games
Bluesky blocks Mississippi under new age verification lawBluesky blocks Mississippi under new age verification law
Supreme Court opens door to social media age-gating in USSupreme Court opens door to social media age-gating in US
Google is using AI age checks to lock down user accountsGoogle is using AI age checks to lock down user accounts
Ready or not, age verification is rolling out across the internet
Microsoft starts rolling out Xbox age verification in the UKMicrosoft starts rolling out Xbox age verification in the UK

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