So is Android not being forced to do this as well?
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Apple isn't being forced to do this.
That's all covered by the article.
Despite what the update suggests, this system is not required by UK law.
Laws like the Online Safety Act 2023 apply to websites and online services — not to entire phone operating systems.
Similarly, the Data Protection Act 2018 (and its Age Appropriate Design Code) sets standards for protecting children online, but does not mandate ID checks for all device users.
This is a voluntary decision by Apple — not a legal obligation.