# Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up

- Source: TechCrunch
- Published: 2026-11-03T15:38:27+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/03/apple-restricts-dating-apps-and-ai-companions-to-users-18-and-up/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/apple-restricts-dating-apps-and-ai-companions-to-users-18-and-up-b59e41/

Apple's new App Store rules will require 18+ ratings for dating apps and AI companions that offer sexual or romantic content.

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