Won't be any different. It's just a matter of time before Android goes the same

I call bullshit. Apple fans happily take anything Apple pushes down their throats. Even a $999 monitor stand or a $40 microfiber cloth.

bullshit. no they won't. stock android also gonna get age verification, and is considered bad by apple users, plus its a different ecosystem. stop sharing shit articles like this.

I’m dabbling switching to GrapheneOS. Apple was the lesser of (obvious) evils compared to Google, but that’s becoming less true daily.

I don’t think I can make it my primary device yet, still need to de-cloud a bunch of services, but it’s very likely my next device won’t be an iPhone.

Imagine being so horrible at your job as a “journalist” or an editor or a publication that you would allow an article like this to be written under your name or publication without ever mentioning the fact that age verification is being pushed by governments, not phone and computer companies (they are trying to fight its implementation), and that it is equally coming to ALL platforms (yes, even Linux) – as required by law. If you want to fight this ridiculous age verification shit, petition (and vote out) your government. I would also argue that this author and publication should be permanently blacklisted for purposely publishing this obviously biased and misleading misinformation.

iPhone users 🚶‍♂️‍➡️ switching to android

Android users 🚶‍♂️switching to iPhone

Folks, this is coming from your government. The phone makers want nothing to do with it and are actively fighting it in court as best they can. Switching between phone makers will not help, and is not the right place to put your energy. Address your concerns to your governments.

I am more happy than ever with my GrapheneOS phone. Especially after they refused to include age verfication I recommend everyone to switch to grapheneos or any other custom ROM android

Lol sure, like android is not gonna do the same

In fact, if they have the know-how, they should switch to something else. Android nowadays isn't much different from iOS, and I'm pretty sure that what was included in iOS will eventually land on Android too.

GrapheneOS baby

Kicked my 15pro

I will switch to Android

And you think that Google won't implement user tracking? It's literally their reason for existing.

Why don’t governments force parental responsibilities instead? We wouldn’t need all our data sitting there waiting for the next data breach.

iOS doesn't (or at least didn't for a very long time) let you install an app without registration. 99% of those people have their credit card data registered with Apple. Now they are pissed that Apple will asks them to use credit card to confirm they are adults? Hilarious.

Yeah but then you'll have a green bubble

Why not just make it so nobody under 18 can own a smartphone. Why these fucking useless age checks.

But they already switched to Android when Apple removed the headphone jack. Oh wait, that's right - nobody did.

I will switch to Android

I'll believe it when I actually see it

In the UK

I always assumed that they were collecting that data from your contacts list already. I'd like to know how many people are actually affected by this or needed to "verify" their age after updating to 26.4

Also, switching to Android isn't going to help with this.

Jeez, every platform and company is going to that ID and face recognition crap. Should we say goodbye to our little bit of privacy and anonymity on the Internet?

Why’s Apple even doing this? They’re not a social media platform to begin with.