Apple to implement App Store age verification in Texas starting June 4th
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Emma Roth
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Apple is introducing age verification for App Store users in Texas starting June 4th, 2026, following a federal appeals court decision that allowed Texas' App Store Accountability Act to take effect while a lawsuit against it proceeds. New account holders in Texas will need to verify they're over 18 using a credit card or government ID. Apple may also automatically verify age based on account age and existing credit card information. Users under 18 must join a Family Sharing group.
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· 5 pulledApple will introduce age verification in the App Store for users in Texas starting on Thursday, June 4th.
The move, as spotted by MacRumors, comes just days after a federal appeals court allowed Texas' App Store Accountability Act to go into effect while a lawsuit against it proceeds.
People in Texas who are creating a new Apple account will need to verify they're over 18 using a credit card or government ID.
Apple may also automatically verify users' age using the age of their account and whether they have a credit card on file.
Meanwhile, users under 18 must join a Family Sharing group.
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