Developers producing iOS and iPadOS apps will have to abide by a Texas law that forces user age verification on the App Store. Apple has a new API to help developers comply.
The new Texas age verification law is viewed as a privacy problem by Apple.
The new Texas age verification law is viewed as a privacy problem by Apple.
In a notice to developers on October 8, Apple warns that a new state law in Texas will be enforceable from January 1, 2026.
Referred to as SB 2420, it is a bill that enforces age verification requirements on the digital storefronts like the App Store. The law applies to developers creating apps that will be distributed in Texas.
