Apple Now Requires Device-Level Age Verification in the UK. Could the US Be Next?

Apple adds age verification rules in the UK

Apple recently added age verification rules across a range of its services in the UK, in response to pressure from the government around ensuring safety on the internet for younger users. The company stated its latest software update, made available on the 25th of March 2026, means adults must confirm they are aged 18-years or older to use certain services or features. Age can be confirmed with a credit card or by scanning an ID. If a payment me…

Apple Now Requires Device-Level Age Verification in the UK. Could the US Be Next?

Apple unveiled new device-level age restrictions in the UK on Wednesday. "After downloading a new update, users will now have to confirm that they are 18 or older to access unrestricted features," reports Gizmodo. "Users will be able to confirm their age with a credit card or by scanning an ID." For those underage or who have not confirmed their age, Apple will turn on Web Content Filter and Communication Safety, which will not only restrict ac…