"Apple users in the UK will now be required to provide either a credit card or official identification to verify their age, following the latest software update for iPhones and iPads. This new measure is designed to ensure users are old enough to access specific services and take actions on their account."
"As part of the new iOS 26.4 software update, web content filters will also be automatically activated for children, teenagers, and adults who do not complete the age verification process."
"A Commons-backed amendment, supported by ministers, could see children banned or restricted from accessing certain social media services, with several bereaved families advocating for stronger protections."
The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while ensuring accessible journalism without paywalls. Recent updates require Apple users in the UK to verify their age through credit card or ID to access certain services. This measure aims to enhance online safety for children. Additionally, a vote in the House of Lords will address proposals to restrict under-16s from harmful social media platforms, reflecting growing concerns about children's safety online.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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