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Apple to require 18+ ratings for dating apps and AI companions with romantic content

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Apple's new App Store rules will require dating apps and AI companions offering sexual or romantic content to be rated 18+, restricting them to adult users.

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Timeline · 2 reports

  1. 2026-11-04 12:38 · Mashable AI
    Apples new 18+ app limits mean little for dating apps, a lot for AI companions
  2. 2026-11-03 15:38 · TechCrunch AI
    Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up

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