Topic: texas law

  • Apple's New App Rules for Texas Users

    Apple's New App Rules for Texas Users

    A new Texas law (SB2420) requires Apple to implement age verification for App Store users, prompting concerns about privacy despite supporting child safety objectives. Starting January 1, 2026, Texas users must confirm they are 18 or older to create accounts, with minors requiring parental approv...

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  • Apple Locks Down iPhones to Comply With Texas Age Law

    Apple Locks Down iPhones to Comply With Texas Age Law

    Starting January 2026, Apple will enforce age verification for new Apple Account creations in Texas, requiring users to confirm they are at least 18 years old, with minors needing parental consent via Family Sharing for app downloads and transactions. Apple is updating its Declared Age Range API ...

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  • Apple, Google Forced to Adopt Texas Age Checks

    Apple, Google Forced to Adopt Texas Age Checks

    Starting in 2026, Texas, Utah, and Louisiana will require age verification for app downloads from major platforms like Apple's App Store and Google Play to protect minors online. Apple and Google are implementing these systems under state laws but have raised privacy concerns, as the measures nec...

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  • Cards Against Humanity Lawsuit Forces SpaceX to Vacate Border Land

    Cards Against Humanity Lawsuit Forces SpaceX to Vacate Border Land

    Cards Against Humanity settled its lawsuit against SpaceX, forcing the company to vacate a contested border property and leading to the creation of a special Elon Musk-themed card pack for supporters. The dispute began in 2017 when the game makers bought the land to block Trump's border wall, and...

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