News Summary

• Apple on Thursday said it has updated its age-rating system to add 13+, 16+, and 18+ ratings to the existing slate of 4+ and 9+ ratings.
• The ratings are intended to offer parents more specific guidance about the apps their kids want to download, and will prevent kids from installing apps that exceed their age range.
• The company says it has automatically updated all apps and games across the App Store to align with the new system.
• The public betas went live yesterday, and the general release will roll out this September to all customers.