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Apple sets an 18+ minimum for App Store apps with dating or romantic virtual companions
Apple told developers on November 2, 2026, that the App Store age questionnaire gains new items on November 16, 2026. Apps that enable dating, or offer a virtual companion with sexual or romantic content, get a minimum 18+ rating. Every app must answer by January 12, 2027.
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