"Apple's decision that the UK will be one of the first countries in the world to receive new child safety protections on devices is a real win for children and families."
"Our rules are flexible and designed to encourage innovation, particularly in age assurance. We've worked closely with Apple and other services to ensure they can be applied in a variety of contexts in order to ensure users are protected."
iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 now require age verification for users in the UK. Users must confirm they are 18 or older via credit card or ID scanning. If age is not verified, certain features will be restricted. Although the Online Safety Act does not mandate age checks for operating systems, Ofcom supports Apple's initiative. Ofcom views this as a significant step for child safety, emphasizing the importance of age assurance in protecting young users from harmful content.
Read at GSMArena.com
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