iPhone update 26.4

[Shrek]

UK iPhone users face over-18 age check to use services after update​

 

[abacus]

It covers iPads as well.
I don't believe the manufacture of the OS should put the age check in place, it should be done by those that make the Apps.

Bill

 

[Shrek]

If you want a phone that will protect a child ,its a good move from Apple my opinion.
Also a very clever marketing tool for Apple .

 

[Dave_]

If you want a phone that will protect a child ,its a good move from Apple my opinion.

I believe it's a parents job to decide what is and isn't appropriate content for their kids to access.

A blanket ban imposed by a tech company is just a blunt tool that will lead to complacency and poor parenting that just puts kids at greater risk in my view

Also a very clever marketing tool for Apple .

Unfortunately that's all it is....

 

[davidf]

With all the info they give (and those they've mined)l they should know the age of the person using the phone.

 

[Al ears]

An odd decision.
I would like to know how they manage people that don't own a credit card or have a recognised form of ID, as many don't.

 

[abacus]

If you want a phone that will protect a child ,its a good move from Apple my opinion.
Also a very clever marketing tool for Apple .

Actually it will just make Apple OS users look for ways around it (There is always a way), whereas if they have to target each App it will require more work and an App is more easily updated than an OS to block a bypass success.

Bill

 

[Angle Poise-Lamp]

I believe it's a parents job to decide what is and isn't appropriate content for their kids to access.

We all know a lot of parents either don't know how or, just don't care.

A blanket ban imposed by a tech company is just a blunt tool that will lead to complacency and poor parenting that just puts kids at greater risk in my view

It's complacency and poor parenting that has led to the need for measures from government to protect children. I think Apple are trying to be seen as acting responsibly, with those measures in mind. Nobody is forced to buy Apple phones and tablets.

As for the range of options to confirm age, being limited, complaints from iPhone and iPad users will, methinks, lead to more options being made available. I have no credit card so, used my driving license.

The only reason Google haven't tried to steal a march by doing this with Android, is because it would likely cost them advertising revenue, the only thing Google care about.

 

[abacus]

Nobody is forced to buy Apple phones and tablets.

Yes, that is correct but what about the people that already have them (They have been out for years), as it applies to a lot of them as well.

Bill

 

[Angle Poise-Lamp]

Yes, that is correct but what about the people that already have them (They have been out for years), as it applies to a lot of them as well.

Bill

I’ve had my iPhone for 5 years…

 

[Al ears]

I’ve had my iPhone for 5 years…

Not sure how that is relevant to the question....

 

[Angle Poise-Lamp]

Not sure how that is relevant to the question....

It's relevant to the comment I replied to.

 

[Al ears]

It's relevant to the comment I replied to.

I thought he was asking what would happen to those that had iPhones for years that might now become useless if updated....my mistake

 

[DiggyGun]

It’s NOT an Apple requirement, but a Government requirement from some countries.

“Region-specific rules for managing an Apple Account​

Some Apple Account settings and feature requirements for children, teens and adults will vary depending on your country or region.

Apple Account age requirements​

These age confirmation requirements apply to Apple Accounts in Singapore, South Korea and the UK:

• Adults will have to confirm their age to use certain services or features, or take certain actions on their account.
• You can confirm your age with a credit card or by scanning a driving licence or government-issued ID. Passports, debit cards and gift cards aren't supported.
• If you already have an Apple Account, Apple will check if you have a credit card on file or other eligible methods available to confirm that you’re 18 or older.“

DG…

 

[abacus]

It’s NOT an Apple requirement, but a Government requirement from some countries.

“Region-specific rules for managing an Apple Account​

Some Apple Account settings and feature requirements for children, teens and adults will vary depending on your country or region.

Apple Account age requirements​

These age confirmation requirements apply to Apple Accounts in Singapore, South Korea and the UK:

• Adults will have to confirm their age to use certain services or features, or take certain actions on their account.
• You can confirm your age with a credit card or by scanning a driving licence or government-issued ID. Passports, debit cards and gift cards aren't supported.
• If you already have an Apple Account, Apple will check if you have a credit card on file or other eligible methods available to confirm that you’re 18 or older.“

DG…

Its for programs and apps, not OSs, Apple has just added it to make them look good, and it is also the reason most users are not upgrading to 26.4. (Their turning automatic updates off)

Bill

 

[DiggyGun]

Its for programs and apps, not OSs, Apple has just added it to make them look good, and it is also the reason most users are not upgrading to 26.4. (Their turning automatic updates off)

Bill

The UK Government is forcing this through. Apple have no choice but to install it to comply with the law.

When the Act was first implemented in the UK it was reported that searching for VPN Apps increased exponentially to try and side step the Act and visits to Porn sites dropped dramatically.

DG…

 

[abacus]

The UK Government is forcing this through. Apple have no choice but to install it to comply with the law.

When the Act was first implemented in the UK it was reported that searching for VPN Apps increased exponentially to try and side step the Act and visits to Porn sites dropped dramatically.

DG…

Check the UK regulations again, it does not apply to an OS.

Bill

 

[Angle Poise-Lamp]

The UK Government is forcing this through. Apple have no choice but to install it to comply with the law.

When the Act was first implemented in the UK it was reported that searching for VPN Apps increased exponentially to try and side step the Act and visits to Porn sites dropped dramatically.

DG…

Abacus is right, the UK regulations do not apply to the OS. Apple took a unilateral decision to introduce OS level age checks, perhaps hoping to steal a march over Google's Android. More carefully considered implementation would have helped though.