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Apple says users in Texas must confirm they are 18 years or older or obtain parental consent to create an Apple Account starting June 4, after a court ruling (Juli Clover/MacRumors)
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Apple will require users in Texas to verify that they are at least 18 years old, or obtain parental consent, before they can create an Apple Account or use the App Store. The age-verification requirement takes effect on June 4 and is being implemented to comply with Texas Senate Bill 2420, which mandates age-assurance measures.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- The Verge·Apple is bringing age verification to Texas this week
- Engadget·Apple begins requiring age verification for App Store use in Texas
- TechMeme·Apple says users in Texas must confirm they are 18 years or older or obtain parental consent to create an Apple Account starting June 4, after a court ruling (Juli Clover/MacRumors)
Apple requires Texas users to confirm they are 18 or older to create an account starting June 4. This change is due to the enforcement of SB 2420, a law adding age assurance requirements. Users under 18 must obtain parental consent.
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