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Apple to require 18+ age ratings for dating apps and AI romantic companions

9to5Mac • Tue, 03 Nov 2026

Apple today announced new age rating requirements coming to the App Store , covering apps with location-sharing features, as well as dating and relationship features. Here are the details. more…

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Apple today announced new age rating requirements coming to the App Store , covering apps with location-sharing features, as well as dating and relationship features. Here are the details. more…

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Apple today announced new age rating requirements coming to the App Store , covering apps with location-sharing features, as well as dating and relationship features.

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