Starting Jan. 1, Apple users in Texas will be required to verify their age while setting up a new account. If a user is below 18, they will have to join a Family Sharing group.

A new Texas law prompted Apple to implement an age verification for the App Store, requiring minors to get guardian permission to use the App Store.

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Once the new law takes effect, Texans creating new Apple accounts will have to verify that they are 18 or older. Younger users must join a ...