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Apple's iOS 26.4 Requires Age Verification, Sparks Privacy Concerns

4/2/2026

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Apple’s iOS 26.4 requires UK users to prove they are over 18 for certain services.
Verification accepts only a credit card or driver’s license, excluding passports.
A 50-year-old Reddit user reports challenges due to lack of acceptable ID, with some seeking PayPal Credit.
Experts warn the process raises privacy concerns and could expose data as the feature rolls out in South Korea and Singapore where laws vary.

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Story summary

Apple’s iOS 26.4 requires UK users to prove they are over 18 for certain services.
Verification accepts only a credit card or driver’s license, excluding passports.
A 50-year-old Reddit user reports challenges due to lack of acceptable ID, with some seeking PayPal Credit.
Experts warn the process raises privacy concerns and could expose data as the feature rolls out in South Korea and Singapore where laws vary.