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Apple is restricting dating apps and romanceable chatbots to over 18s

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Briefings

Apple is mandating age verification for dating and location-sharing apps by requiring developers to declare specific content descriptors. Apps with dating features must be rated 18+, while location sharing impacts minimum age ratings in various regions. This follows a Monday announcement where Apple will enforce stricter age rating requirements for these features.

Key points

• Apple requires developers to declare if apps allow users to share real-world location with others.
• Dating and relationship features must receive a minimum age rating of 18.

Context

Apple announced new App Store age rating requirements on Monday, requiring developers to provide details about their apps to enforce new age restrictions for dating and location-sharing features.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Apple's announcement on Monday; specific regional impacts for location sharing are incomplete in the source text.

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