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Apple introduces age verification for apps in Utah, Louisiana and Australia (www.engadget.com)
submitted 22 hours ago by osanna@lemmy.vg to c/australia@aussie.zone
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[-] VitoRobles@lemmy.today 2 points 9 hours ago

I'm actually surprised it didn't do that in the first place. Especially in scenarios like dating and finances.

I guess trusting the app developer to implement it was their original strategy. But with all the vibe apps and countless security leaks, maybe giving it to apple/Google, who already knows what your butthole looks like, is the best solution in this use case.

[-] MalReynolds@slrpnk.net 14 points 16 hours ago

This shit is getting way out of control.

Also, Linux / GrapheneOS Master Race

[-] osanna@lemmy.vg 8 points 16 hours ago

getting out of hand? It's way past that.

[-] freedickpics@lemmy.ml 4 points 13 hours ago

Surely just having a credit card tied to the account falls under "reasonable measures" to determine age

[-] awaysaway@sh.itjust.works 1 points 13 hours ago

what is your plan when this comes to aus?

[-] FreedomAdvocate@lemmy.net.au 1 points 4 hours ago

My iTunes/Apple account is over 20 years old so nothing will need to be done.

I MUCH prefer Apple/microsoft/Google being the points of authority on age verification than the government.

[-] PeterLG@theblower.au 7 points 22 hours ago

@osanna

Interesting company we (Australia) keep.

this post was submitted on 26 Feb 2026
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