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Apple adds selfie age verification to iOS 27.2

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Apple added selfie-based age verification to iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2.
iOS 27.2 was released on October 26, 2026.
It lets users in supported regions confirm adulthood without a credit card or government ID.
Apple says captured images stay inaccessible to the company and are deleted after verification.
Verification may be required when creating an Apple Account, installing updates, accessing 18+ apps, or changing safety controls.

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Apple added selfie-based age verification to iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2.
iOS 27.2 was released on October 26, 2026.
It lets users in supported regions confirm adulthood without a credit card or government ID.
Apple says captured images stay inaccessible to the company and are deleted after verification.
Verification may be required when creating an Apple Account, installing updates, accessing 18+ apps, or changing safety controls.