""It is absolutely outrageous that, overnight, Apple has put a chokehold on Britons' freedom to search the internet, access information and use apps unless they provide sensitive ID documents," said Silkie Carlo, director of Big Brother Watch."
""Apple has crossed the Rubicon with this software update which is more like ransomware, holding customers hostage to ID demands that are invasive, exclusionary and unnecessary.""
""You can add a credit card to your Apple Account to confirm that you're an adult. If you use a credit card, you have the option to add it as a payment method for your Apple Account. Debit cards aren't eligible.""
""To help make sure that you scan your ID successfully, make sure that you're in a well-lit place (indoors works best), place your ID against a neutral background and avoid glare.""
Apple has introduced age verification checks in the UK, requiring users to confirm their age to access 18+ apps. This measure aligns with Ofcom's online safety laws aimed at protecting underage children. Users can verify their age by adding a credit card or scanning a driver's license or national ID. Critics argue that these requirements infringe on personal freedoms and are unnecessarily invasive, labeling the update as a form of digital coercion that restricts access to previously purchased devices and services.
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