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Apple is bringing age verification to Texas this week
- Apple will require 18+ age verification for new Texas Apple IDs starting June 4, using a credit card or government ID.
- Accounts for Texans 18 and older may be verified at creation, while under-18 users join Family Sharing with parental consent.
- The move follows Texas and other regions pursuing app store age checks to comply with local laws.
- The development aligns with a broader regulatory push, including the Play Store and national discussions in Congress.
- The Texas law’s status shifted after an appeals court reversal on the policy’s effect while the constitutional review proceeds.
- The Verge reported the story, noting MacRumors’ prior spotting of the age-check plan.
- Developers may use Apple’s Declared Age Range API to confirm user age ranges on supported flows.
- The policy requires parental involvement for certain transactions under 18 within Apple’s ecosystem.
- The report indicates this is part of a broader trend toward age verification across digital services.
- The Verge notes potential nationwide implications if the law advances at the federal level.
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