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Apple announces updates to age assurance tools for developers distributing apps in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana.
•The Declared Age Range API is now available in beta, returning a user's age category and the device-level age assurance method signal.
•Starting February 24, 2026, Apple will block users in Australia, Brazil, and Singapore from downloading 18+ rated apps without adult confirmation.
•Apps containing loot boxes in Brazil will be automatically updated to an 18+ age rating on the Brazil storefront.
•For Utah (effective May 6, 2026) and Louisiana (effective July 1, 2026), new signals indicate whether age-related regulations apply and whether parental permission is needed for significant updates.
•The Significant Change API under PermissionKit and new StoreKit age rating properties are also available to help meet compliance obligations.
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