Apple expands age assurance tools as new App Store requirements roll out in several regions
Summary
Apple is introducing new age assurance tools for developers in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and select US regions, coinciding with the implementation of App Store restrictions for 18+ apps. This move aims to enhance compliance and user safety.
Key Insights
What are Apple's new age assurance tools and how do they work?
Apple is rolling out updates to the Declared Age Range API, now available in beta, which provides developers with users' age groups (e.g., under 13, 13-15, 16-17, 18+) when users or parents consent to share this information. This helps developers confirm adult users for 18+ apps and comply with regional laws in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana.[1][5]
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Which regions are affected by these new App Store age restrictions for 18+ apps?
The restrictions block users in Australia, Brazil, and Singapore from downloading 18+ apps unless confirmed as adults via reasonable methods, starting immediately. In the US, Utah requires this for new Apple Accounts from May 6, 2026, and Louisiana from July 1, 2026, with tools like the Declared Age Range API available for developers.[1][5]