https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-restricts-dating-apps-and-ai-companions-to-users-18-and-upContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-restricts-dating-apps-and-ai-companions-to-users-18-and-uphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-restricts-dating-apps-and-ai-companions-to-users-18-and-up#u182134Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:57:00 +0000Apple is implementing new App Store policies that require an 18+ age rating for dating applications and AI companions featuring romantic or sexual content. The company announced these restrictions on Monday to limit access to relationship-focused tools. Additionally, Apple will require developers to disclose specific app features, including dating capabilities and location-sharing functions, to ensure users and regulators understand how data is handled and who can access the software.Why it mattersThese rules target the intersection of generative AI and social interaction. By enforcing age lim