Apple to Pause App Age Verification Plan After Texas Law Blocked

Apple says it will pause previously announced implementation plans following suspension of the enforcement of Texas state law SB2420, which introduced age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers.

• Apple will monitor the ongoing legal process
• NOTE: Texas Phone App Age Law Blocked Days Before Effective Date

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