Apple might be on the brink of significant changes to its App Store, with new eligibility rules potentially on the horizon. These updates could require users to verify their age before clicking on certain links. This development may particularly impact app and game access on iPhones and iPads, though it’s unclear if these changes would be restricted to certain regions.
The focus on online age checks is becoming increasingly prevalent, affecting platforms from Reddit to X (formerly Twitter). These measures aim to safeguard underage users from potentially inappropriate content, and similar precautions may soon be part of the App Store experience.
Age verification could be required when attempting to download new social media apps or services related to user health. Additionally, the intent might be to shield minors from accessing content considered “violent,” particularly in some games. This could eventually lead to age-specific versions of the same app being available.
Insights from a typically reliable leak suggest these changes might be initially targeted at the Chinese market, based on posts on Weibo. This report emerges as Apple is also being compelled to relax certain rules, such as those concerning app payments and the use of different browsers on iPhones and iPads.
