Google begins global rollout of age verification API in Google Play

Ars Technica
By Ryan WhitwamJul 29, 2026, 2:08 pm91 ptsTrending
Governments around the world are suddenly very keen on online age verification requirements. In some places, this takes the form of ID requirements to access adult content, but several US states have also focused on app stores. With these laws now going into effect, Google has announced an expansion of its beta…

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