Apple Introduces Age Verification for UK iPhone Users
Apple is prompting users who update to iOS 26.4 to verify their age on iPhones and iPads. The prompt appears only for users who choose to install the latest software.
How the verification works
Apple offers several ways to confirm age. Users can verify with a credit card linked to their account.
They may also scan an ID through a built-in process. Apple can use how long an account has existed as another proof method.
Legal context in the UK
Under current U.K. law, Apple is not required to add age checks. The Online Safety Act does not cover app stores or operating systems.
Ofcom is reviewing whether the law should be expanded. That report is due in January 2027.
Other markets
The same age verification requirements have been rolled out in South Korea. Apple has applied the measures beyond the U.K.
Notes for users
- Verification appears when updating to iOS 26.4.
- Accepted proof includes linked credit cards, ID scans, or account age.
- Legal obligations in the U.K. could change after Ofcom’s 2027 report.
Filmogaz.com reported these developments regarding Apple, age verification, UK iPhone users, and related legal review timelines.
