Apple rolls out UK age checks for iPhone users
Move follows pressure from government on smartphone makers to do more to protect children online
Move follows pressure from government on smartphone makers to do more to protect children online

Jess Phillips targets handset manufacturers after introduction of age verification rules to access adult websites

Competition regulator designates the Big Tech groups with special status under strict new digital laws

Tech giant plans to roll out new AgeKey technology across multiple countries next year

Systems of X, TikTok and Reddit will face scrutiny by the industry regulator

Legal and legislative pressure is mounting to safeguard young people

Home Office expected to encourage companies to introduce controls