Apple faces new UK rules over nude images on children’s iPhones

September 8, 2026 · 4:48 pm 3 sources

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• New law to force tech firms to stop children taking or sharing nude images
  BBC News · September 8, 2026 16:48
  The government said it will legislate "as soon as they can" but may "reassess" its plans if firms make the desired changes sooner.
• UK to force Apple and Google to block explicit images on children’s smartphones
  The Guardian · September 8, 2026 18:25
  Lisa Nandy says government will introduce legislation after talks deadline ends without breakthrough Apple and Google will be forced to block explicit images on children’s smartphones by law in the UK after talks failed to produce a breakthrough, the government has said. The legislation commitment…

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• Apple faces new UK rules over nude images on children’s iPhones
  9to5Mac · September 8, 2026 21:20
  Bloomberg reports that the UK intends to introduce legislation that would require Apple and Google to “stop children from taking, sharing or viewing nude images on their phones and tablets.” Here are the details. more…