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Apple and Google Face UK Mandate to Block Explicit Content on Children’s Phones as Talks Stall

Sep 9, 2026 · 04:46 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Apple and Google Face UK Mandate to Block Explicit Content on Children’s Phones as Talks Stall

UK to require Apple and Google to block explicit content on children’s smartphones, with age checks and default protections.

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The UK is requiring Apple and Google to add tools that stop kids from seeing grown-up content on phones, kind of like a safety lock. Companies need to figure out how to do this, which costs money and time but also shows people care about keeping kids safe.

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