Apple is asking all app developers to declare if an app offers location sharing features, dating, or romantic interactions of any kind to comply with increasing global regulations. The changes are being implemented incrementally, with Apple starting to enforce self-reporting of age-rating details in 2025. Starting November 16, App Store Connect will include new content descriptors regarding age ratings.
Developers will need to declare if their app offers shared location or features of romantic interest. All apps with dating and relationship features, whether interacting with other humans or AI chatbots, will get a rating of 18+. Shared location features will get ratings based on local laws.
Developers have until January 12, 2027 to make the necessary declarations. They can be made when an app update is submitted or the age rating questionnaire is changed.
Source: AppleInsider · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing