iOS 27.2 introduces new age verification feature using selfie
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
Apple released iOS 27.2, adding a selfie‑based age verification option. The feature activates in jurisdictions that now require proof of age for actions such as creating an Apple ID, updating software, downloading apps or changing certain settings. Apple lists Australia, Brazil, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom and Texas, USA among the regions where the new check may appear. Users prompted to confirm adulthood can choose to capture a selfie, which is processed by an on‑device age‑estimation model and Apple’s Private Cloud Compute. Apple says the image never leaves the device, is not accessible to anyone, and is deleted immediately after verification. The selfie method complements existing credit‑card and ID‑scan options, though it remains unavailable in some markets currently for now.
💡 Why It Matters
- · By processing selfies on-device and deleting them instantly, Apple sidesteps traditional biometric data storage concerns while complying with tightening global age‑gate regulations.
