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

One source of confusion is that Apple accepts a credit card as proof of age, as these can only be legally issued in the UK to ...
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PSA: iOS 26.4 Age Verification in UK Fails for Some, Leading to Device Restrictions

If you’re an iPhone user in the UK, you might want to hold off on the latest iOS 26.4 update for a bit, as many UK users are ...

Having iOS 26.4 age verification woes? You're not alone — try these fixes

Age verification for Apple accounts is now mandatory if you're in the UK and use an iPhone or iPad.
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Apple ID Hell In St. Johns As Sheriff's Office Sounds Alarm On Scam Blitz

St. Johns County residents are getting hammered with a wave of phony Apple ID alerts, and the sheriff's office says it is not ...

Apple Mandates Age Verification for UK Users in iOS 26.4

With the release of iOS 26.4 on March 24, 2026, Apple has officially turned your iPhone into a digital bouncer.