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UK iPhone users face over-18 age check to use services after update

Ofcom says decision is ‘real win for children and families’ but some users raise concerns over privacy Millions of Apple iPhone customers in the UK will now have to confirm they are 18 or older to use all available…

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The GuardianMar 25, 2026, 4:32 PM

UK iPhone users face over-18 age check to use services after update

Ofcom says decision is ‘real win for children and families’ but some users raise concerns over privacy Millions of Apple iPhone customers in the UK will now have to confirm they are 18 or older to use all available services, including by showing a credit card or by scanning an ID. The move – believed to be a first for a European market – comes amid pressure on tech companies from the government to do more to protect children online . Continue reading...

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