Age verification now mandatory for App Store users in Texas
Despite Apple's objections, new App Store users in Texas will soon be subject to age verification, as a new state law is set to take effect on June 4. App Store users in Texas will be required to verify their age under a new law. In May 2025 , the Texas App Store Accountability Act made it mandatory for companies like Apple and Google to verify the ages of their Texas-based users. As the law is set to be enforced starting Thursday, Apple has outlined an update to its App Store rules. On the Apple Developer website, the company explained that new Apple Accounts in Texas will be subject to "age assurance and parent or guardian consent on behalf of minors under the age of 18 for downloads, Apple In-App Purchases, and significant changes associated with an app." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Despite Apple's objections, new App Store users in Texas will soon be subject to age verification, as a new state law is set to take effect on June 4. App Store users in Texas will be required to verify their age under a new law. In May 2025 , the Texas App Store Accountability Act made it mandatory for companies like Apple and Google to verify the ages of their Texas-based users. As the law is set to be enforced starting Thursday, Apple has outlined an update to its App Store rules. On the Apple Developer website, the company explained that new Apple Accounts in Texas will be subject to "age assurance and parent or guardian consent on behalf of minors under the age of 18 for downloads, Apple In-App Purchases, and significant changes associated with an app." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Despite Apple's objections, new App Store users in Texas will soon be subject to age verification, as a new state law is set to take effect on June 4.
App Store users in Texas will be required to verify their age under a new law.
In May 2025 , the Texas App Store Accountability Act made it mandatory for companies like Apple and Google to verify the ages of their Texas-based users.
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