(Not sure if this is worldwide or only in some countries)

Updating to iOS 26.4DB2 will put your phone into a parental-restricted mode with adult websites blocked on all browsers, warning prompts every time you try to send or receive an explicit image on a messaging app, and all social media apps blocked on the App Store (in Australia)

The settings to disable this mode are locked off until you verify your age either with a credit card, photo ID, or though information Apple already has (like the age of your account).

I’ve been an apple user my entire adult life but this might finally be the thing that forces me off the platform. Do any other long term apple users have some tips about migrating? I’ve heard Ashai Linux is pretty good on mac hardware these days and I’ve been thinking about GrapheneOS for a while.

  • doodoo_wizard@lemmy.ml
    31·
    20 hours ago

    It’s under settings > Apple account (the bubble with your name if you’re signed in) > age range for apps.

    The first time you click it you’re asked to go ahead or update your birthday in the account first.

    Inside you can pick to always, never or ask first before sharing your age range with some app and it says you can see what apps have asked for your age range.