Evidence45%Reported
FactExpectedRegulatory·April 2, 2026
US Rep. Gottheimer to Introduce Bill Requiring Apple to Implement Device-Level Age Verification
Rep. Josh Gottheimer plans to introduce legislation requiring Apple and Google to verify users' ages at the operating system level before allowing downloads of potentially harmful apps, with violations carrying civil penalties up to $50,000 per incident.
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
April 2, 2026
Last updated
April 2, 2026
Sources
1 source
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Sources (1)
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
April 2, 2026
Last updated
April 2, 2026
Sources
1 source
Related Developments
Apple Issues Emergency iOS 18.7.7 Security Update for All iPhone UsersTed Lasso Season 4 Confirmed for Summer Premiere on Apple TV+Apple TV+ Summer Lineup Includes Sugar Season 2 and Women in Blue Season 2Apple TV+ 'Your Friends & Neighbors' Season 2 Premieres April 3Apple Releases iOS 18.7.7 Security Update on April 1 to Protect Millions from DarkSword Exploit