Apple now requires age verification for new App Store accounts in Texas.
Starting today, anyone signing up for an Apple ID in Texas must confirm they are at least 18. If they cannot, the system will flag the account and force the user to obtain parental consent before downloading apps, making in‑app purchases, or altering major account settings.
The change follows a state‑level push for tighter digital‑age protections. It could curb under‑age spending and limit exposure to inappropriate content, but it also adds friction for legitimate users and may push some to alternative platforms.
Whether the added step will stick beyond Texas remains to be seen.