Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up

TechCrunch Sarah Perez · News & blogs · 1 hr ago · 1 min read

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Apple updates App Store policies to restrict dating and AI companion apps to users 18 and older, requiring 18+ ratings and content descriptors.

Apple requires dating and AI companion apps to have an 18+ rating starting November 16.
Apps sharing user locations must disclose this feature due to privacy concerns.
In Brazil, family location-sharing apps can use a government-approved rating instead of A16.

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Apple's new App Store rules will require 18+ ratings for dating apps and AI companions that offer sexual or romantic content.

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