Apple has updated its age verification tools to help app developers comply with stricter online child safety laws in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana. Since February 24, users in Australia, Brazil, and Singapore are blocked from downloading apps with an 18+ rating unless they confirm they are adults through the App Store's system. In Brazil, all apps with in-game purchases now automatically receive an 18+ rating.
Meanwhile, Discord has delayed its global age verification plans after facing massive user criticism, postponing the launch to the second half of 2026 instead of March, as the company acknowledges it needs to do more to win user trust.