Apple brings age verification to UK users in iOS 26.4 beta

Apple is bringing age verification to the UK, as the latest iOS 26.4 beta prompts users to verify that they’re over 18 following installation. As shown in screenshots posted to Reddit, Apple says users who don’t confirm their age “will not be able to download and purchase apps or make in-app purchases.”

In one of the screenshots, Apple notes that it may automatically confirm that users are over 18 using the payment method connected to their account, or the age of their account. Otherwise, Apple may ask users to scan their credit cards to confirm their age. One Reddit user says that they were also given the option to scan their ID.

The Verge reached out to Apple for more information about this update but didn’t immediately hear back.

This comes as Apple and tech companies contend with age verification requirements spreading across the globe. On Tuesday, Apple announced that it will start blocking users in Australia, Brazil, and Singapore from downloading apps rated 18+ unless they verify that they’re an adult using “reasonable methods.” It will also begin sharing age categories with a developer’s app to comply with local laws in Utah and Louisiana.