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Update for Apps Distributed in Texas

A recent court ruling has lifted an injunction on Texas law SB 2420, impacting new Apple Accounts in Texas. This law mandates age assurance requirements for app marketplaces and developers. Consequently, parents or guardians will need to provide consent for minors under 18 for app downloads and in-app purchases. Significant app changes will also require this parental or guardian approval. Furthermore, consent previously granted can be revoked by parents or guardians. These regulations will officially take effect on June 4, 2026. Developers can utilize the Declared Age Range API to obtain age category data for these Texas Apple Accounts. For substantial app updates, developers must implement the Significant Change API within the PermissionKit framework. Developers are responsible for identifying when an app has undergone a significant change. The App Store will provide server notifications to alert developers if a parent or guardian revokes consent for their app. Developers should review documentation and implement the Declared Age Range API, Significant Change API, new age rating property in StoreKit, and App Store server notification. Testing these implementations in Apple's sandbox environment is crucial for validation.