A standoff over who’s responsible for kids’ online safety continues.

All apps available through major app stores — such as Apple's App Store and Google Play — will require age verification for ...

Before Steve Jobs passed away in 2011 he named Tim Cook CEO of Apple. Cook lead the development of Apple Watch, HomePod, and ...

Per the report, Tim Cook personally called Texas Governor Greg Abbott last week asking him to either amend or veto the bill that, if it becomes law, will require Apple and Google to collect age ...

Gov. Abbott of Texas officially signed into law the online child safety bill that will require Apple and Google's app stores to verify the age of their ...

Last week, Apple CEO Tim Cook called Abbott about the law in an attempt to intervene, according to The Wall Street Journal. The law will go into effect on January 1st, 2026. A weekly newsletter by ...

Texas will now require age verification for use of the iOS App Store, thanks to the state's App Store Accountability Act, which was passed against Apple's wishes. On Tuesday, Texas Governor Greg ...

Apple stepped up efforts in recent weeks to fight Texas legislation that would require the iPhone-maker to verify ages of device users, even drafting Chief Executive Tim Cook into the fight.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law the App Store Accountability Act, which will require Apple and Google to verify the age of App Store and Play Store users, respectively. The law ...