A new Australian law takes effect on December 10, 2025. The legislation requires social media platforms to prevent users under 16 from creating or holding accounts.
Apple responded by highlighting several developer tools designed to ensure compliance. These tools assist social media apps in verifying age and restricting access for underage users in Australia.
The 'Declared Age Range API' is a key tool, allowing applications to request a user's age range. Apple also directed developers toward features enabling more detailed app descriptions regarding age restrictions. Developers can now set higher minimum age ratings for their applications in the App Store.
No significant market reaction has been reported regarding this specific compliance announcement.