News Summary

• Apple has activated a requirement for UK users to verify that they are 18+ in order to get continued access to all apps in the App Store.
• This is based on compliance with Britain’s Online Safety Act, although conflicting views have been expressed over whether this is actually a legal requirement for the company.
• A new link will appear in the settings app for UK Users after upgrading to iOS 26.4.
• When you tap on this, a screen tells you that Apple may be able to automatically verify your age.
• If the company isn’t able to do so, however, you’ll need to manually prove your age – and this is where some users are experiencing problems.