Apple begins age checks in the UK with latest iOS update
Summary
Apple is rolling out age-verification controls in the UK via the latest iOS update, requiring adults to prove they are over 18 to access certain services. The checks can involve confirming age using a credit card on file, or uploading government documents, and may impact web browsing and communication safety features in messages and FaceTime. Ofcom welcomed the move as part of implementing the Online Safety Act, but privacy and security concerns remain as more services implement age checks.