Apple’s New iPhone Update Is Restricting Internet Freedom in the UK
Summary
Big Brother Watch reports that iOS 26.4 introduces mandatory age/ID checks at the OS level, enabling web filtering and AI-powered 'Communication Safety' tools which could block access to many sites by default. The article critiques privacy, freedom of expression, and potential for digital ID mandates, urging Apple to make these features opt-in and calls for policy scrutiny in the UK.