New Apple technology could allow social media apps to tell whether users are under 16

Company’s plans to introduce ‘declared age range’ technology for apps later this year could play a role in Australian social media ban

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Social media platforms may soon be able to tell if children under 16 are attempting to use their iPhone apps, as Apple brings in new technology that could play a role in enforcing Australia’s social media ban.

Later this year, Apple plans to introduce a declared age range API (application programming interface) on iOS for its iPhone and iPad devices, which developers will be able to use to request information on the age range of a child user, with parental consent.

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