Technology · 16 June 2026
Apple and Google Drawn Into UK's Under-16 Social Media Crackdown
Children could face tighter limits on social media, gaming and some online features under planned UK rules. Sir Keir Starmer announced on Monday that under-16s will be blocked from major social networks from early 2027, while ministers consider device-based age checks through smartphone software. Officials are examining age verification during device setup, putting Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android systems at the centre of enforcement.
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