Apple Requires 18+ Ratings for Dating Apps and AI Companions With Sexual or Romantic Content
TechCrunch AI · rss · 2026-11-03
Apple has updated its App Store rules to require an 18+ age rating for dating apps and AI companion apps that offer sexual or romantic content. The change imposes a stricter age gate and compliance burden on AI companion products distributed on iOS.
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