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Apple rolls out age-verification tools worldwide to comply with growing web of child safety laws

Apple complies with new age-assurance laws in the U.S. and abroad, including those that block users from downloading apps aimed at adults.

Patreon isn’t happy about Apple’s new subscription billing mandate, arguing Apple’s shifting rules create uncertainty for creators.

Apple says its services had a “record-breaking year,” as Apple TV, Apple Music, and Apple Pay also soared.

Apple said it will pause its plans for compliance with the new law in Texas but notes other age assurance tech remains available to developers.

Apple says it can now collect any money a developer owes the tech giant at any time.

Epic Games CEO says Fortnite won’t return to Japan, though, because the new rules still require high fees.

This is ChatGPT’s first year as the No. 1 app on the U.S. App Store by downloads.

Apple introduces a new program for app developers offering a reduced 15% commission on qualifying mini app transactions.

Before this update, users could see individual pages for apps on the web, but there was no way to browse within the App Store.