Apple begins age checks in the UK with latest iOS update
Key summary
Apple update requires age verification in the UK, after upgrading to iOS 26.4 UK users are presented with age verification options.
Age verification options include credit card check and ID photo, options include checking a credit card in the digital wallet or photographing a driving licence or passport.
Age verification method can use account age to confirm a customer’s age, apple can use the duration of digital account activity to confirm age.
On-screen notice informs users that UK law requires adult confirmation to change content restrictions, an on-screen notice appears after installing the update about UK law requiring adults to confirm age to change content restrictions.
Access restrictions limits app access and downloads for users who do not complete the age check, failure to complete the age check restricts which apps a user can access or download.
