Skip to main content

iOS 26.4

See All Stories

Apple age verification failing for some – here’s what to try [U]

Apple age verification failing for some – here's what you need to know | Photo shows a child holding a phone

Apple age verification went live in the UK in iOS 26.4 after a previous accidental release in the developer beta. While it was straightforward for me, some on the Apple Support forums and Reddit are reporting major problems with the process.

Some of the issues appear to be based on misunderstandings around the acceptable documentation when the company is unable to verify your age automatically, while others seem to be system failures. Update: See below for additional acceptable documents …

Expand Expanding Close

UK regulator Ofcom welcomes Apple age verification in iOS 26.4

Ofcom welcomes Apple age verification in iOS 26-4 | Screengrab shown on a colorful background

Apple yesterday released iOS 26.4, with the company highlighting 13 new features and enhancements. The software update added functionality to Apple Music, made accessibility improvements, and introduced a number of other worthwhile enhancements.

There was one change the company didn’t mention, and that was the introduction of age verification for UK users. This was accidentally launched in a previous beta but is now official …

Expand Expanding Close

iOS 26.4 beta 2 changes and features: hints at upcoming upgrades [Video]

iOS 26.4 Beta 2

Although it lacked the much-anticipated new Google Gemini-powered Siri features, the initial iOS 26.4 beta release was still jam-packed with new changes. As a result, we showcased over 40 new updates in our iOS 26.4 Beta 1 walkthrough.

The second iOS 26.4 Beta doesn’t include nearly as many changes, but there are still several new additions and updates to consider. There’s also some interesting under-the-hood stuff that hasn’t been discussed yet. This includes an upcoming redesign of the permissions prompt, a new NSPredicateValidating protocol, and more clues about Apple’s upcoming Studio Display refresh.

In this latest episode of iOS Decoded, we explore 10 new features and changes in iOS 26.4 beta 2. Watch the full walkthrough, and be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac for more.

Expand Expanding Close

Apple age verification in iOS 26.4 beta 2 took less than 30 seconds

Ofcom welcomes Apple age verification in iOS 26-4 | Screengrab shown on a colorful background

The latest beta of iOS 26.4 has an extra step for iPhone owners based in the UK. Once installed, the Settings app will prompt you to confirm that you are 18+.

If Apple isn’t sure how old you are, you may need to scan a credit card or photo ID to confirm that you’re an adult. In my case, it was completely automatic and took less than 30 seconds …

Expand Expanding Close