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Apple App Store to introduce new rules: Dating, AI companion apps must be rated 18+

Brief overview

Apple announces new App Store rules, requiring apps with location sharing features or providing dating/AI companion services to be rated 18+, starting from November 16, developers need to declare relevant features in App Store Connect, all apps must complete the declaration by January 12, 2027.

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  1. ITHome · AI··First·Reading now

    Apple App Store to introduce new rules: Dating, AI companion apps must be rated 18+

  2. TechCrunch · AI··+8 h 44 min

    Apple adjusts App Store policy to restrict the use of dating apps and AI companions for users under 18

    Adds:TechCrunch mentions Apple's global age verification technology and additional parental control features.

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