Apple iOS 27.2 age verification now requires adults in Australia, Brazil, Singapore, and the UK to pass a four-angle biometric facial scan before downloading 18+ apps -- the first time any major OS has embedded such a gate below the app layer. Apple has not disclosed its accuracy rates, and the
  • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
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    2 days ago

    I mean what’s the alternative? You can get an Android phone but they’ll likely have to submit to all the same regulations. You can get a Linux phone but the reviews I’ve seen of those are not great. You pretty much can’t buy anything else that’s functional and offers a safe communication method.