A court in Brazil has directed Apple to implement age verification mechanisms for casino application purchases on its platform. The ruling targets gambling-related apps accessible through the App Store to ensure younger audiences cannot freely make real-money transactions within these titles.
Regulators and courts globally have heightened their scrutiny of digital storefronts and loot-box mechanics, and Brazil's order places direct responsibility on Apple to enforce age-gating at the point of purchase. This requires technical and policy adjustments to ensure compliance with local legal requirements.
It remains to be seen how Apple will adapt its payment flow and parental control features in the region to satisfy the court's demands without disrupting the standard user experience on iPhone.
Check the original report on 9to5Mac for full details.
