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New iPhone age and identity checks restrict internet freedom in the UK
A recent iPhone software update is quietly changing how millions of people in the UK access the internet — and most people don’t yet realise the scale of what’s happened. With the release of iOS 26.4, Apple has introduced mandatory age and identity checks at the operating system level. In simple terms, your iPhone may…
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Security & PrivacySociety, Policy & Culture2026
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
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| Apr 10, 2026 | New iPhone age and identity checks restrict internet freedom in the UK by josephcsible | 231 | 144 |
