iOS 26.2 Adds APIs for Texas App Store Parental Consent Law

Apple is equipping developers with new tools for compliance with Texas's App Store Accountability Act, effective in 2026. This law mandates age verification and parental consent for users in Texas. Users will confirm age upon account creation, and parents must consent to their children's App Store activities. Apple will share user age categories, but not specific ages, with developers. Developers must notify parents of significant app changes and enable consent revocation. Apple is introducing APIs within iOS 26.2 to facilitate these requirements, including sandbox testing. The "Declared Age Range" API provides age categories and age assurance methods. The "Significant Change" API requires parents to re-consent for notable app updates. Developers will decide what constitutes a significant change, triggering parental requests. The "Consent Revocation" feature allows parents to block app access and receive notifications.