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*'''Anti-ownership practices''': Some users criticized how Apple forces the Age Verification and limits the user's freedom, no mattering if the device owner is already an adult. There are also concerns about how much restrictions could be if the user doesn't want to verify their age or if it is a minor. | *'''Anti-ownership practices''': Some users criticized how Apple forces the Age Verification and limits the user's freedom, no mattering if the device owner is already an adult. There are also concerns about how much restrictions could be if the user doesn't want to verify their age or if it is a minor. | ||
*'''Effectiveness of the system''': Users have criticized the effectiveness of this method, because children could bypass the verification by taking their parents' credit card. Also, some users have criticized the requirement of a credit card for verification, as not all adults have one. | *'''Effectiveness of the system''': Users have criticized the effectiveness of this method, because children could bypass the verification by taking their parents' credit card. Also, some users have criticized the requirement of a credit card for verification, as not all adults have one. | ||
*Access issues: Some users are reporting that they do not have any of the ID verification methods Apple accepts. As a result, some of those who installed the update, including many adults over 18, are unable to access certain features on their device. Currently, there does not seem to be a way to reverse this <ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-03-25 |title=Apple begins age checks in the UK with latest iOS update |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/1s3bv4k/comment/ocfjenn/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-03-27 |website=Reddit}}</ref>. | |||
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