Apple will introduce age verification in the App Store for users in Texas starting on Thursday, June 4th. The move, as spotted by MacRumors, comes just days after a federal appeals court allowed Texas’ App Store Accountability Act to go into effect while a lawsuit against it proceeds.
People in Texas who are creating a new Apple account will need to verify they’re over 18 using a credit card or government ID. Apple may also automatically verify users’ age using the age of their account and whether they have a credit card on file.
Meanwhile, users under 18 must join a Family Sharing group, where a parent or guardian will need to provide con …
It’s interesting to see Apple taking steps for age verification in Texas. This could be an important move for ensuring a safer online environment for users. Looking forward to seeing how it affects the App Store experience!
step in ensuring safer online environments for younger users. It will be interesting to see how this impacts app usage and if other states will follow suit. Additionally, the effectiveness of the verification process will be key to its success.