Andre Louis2d ago

Well this is the first time I think I’ve been genuinely bloody livid about an update because of iOS 26.4.

I don’t do credit cards, only debit, which is common enough in the UK, and none of the cards I input were enough to prove I’m over 18, despite the fact I purchased the damn phone, it’s tied to my Apple ID which has my birthdate, and since we don’t have ID cards and I don’t drive, my one method of verification (that being my passport) was not accepted.

As a result I cannot change some settings on the phone I spent my own money on….. What the actual hell is this utter fucking bullshit? Age verification laws strike again. Fan fucking tastic.

Show threadRevK 11h ago
@FreakyFwoof I wonder if people are managing to return iPhone for a refund?
Show threadAndre Louis11h ago
@revk And do what, switch to something else that will probably do the same thing in a few weeks or months time? It's a government mandate not an apple-specific thing. That solves absolutely nothing.
Show threadRevK 11h ago
@FreakyFwoof does anyone know which law?
Show threadAndre Louis11h ago
@revk Well, age verification, since that's the whole point of the thing. As for exactly the name, no idea.
Show threadRevK 11h ago

@FreakyFwoof BBC say NOT required at device level.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20qwz9xzr9o

So sounds like apples’s choice here.

Apple iPhone users in the UK asked to verify age with new update

Customers who do not confirm how old they are or are underage will have web content filters turned on automatically.

BBC News
Show threadRevK 
@FreakyFwoof and before someone says Apple probably had to or else the law would be changed… that is very much not how laws are meant to work, that is legislation by the back door without debate or public scrutiny or representation. So if that is the case we have an even bigger issue.
8:39amWeb
Show threadRevK 11h ago
@FreakyFwoof of course, it could be Apple being clever to cause a public backlash. If Apple now back down they have made the public aware and it is way less likely the law could move forward. If that is so, then well done Apple!
Show threadAndre Louis11h ago
@revk Hahahah I think that's giving them way too much credit.
I think it's more the 'American way or the highway' mentality where almost *everyone* has a credit card and/or driving license, or state ID. WE don't really do that sort of thing here, as you know.