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Texas Set to Impose App Store Age Verification Rules
Regulation // May 27, 2025

Texas is reportedly closer to instituting age verification standards for Apple and Google’s app stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

9 States Consider Requiring App Store Operators to Verify Users’ Ages
Regulation // February 25, 2025

At least nine states are reportedly considering bills that would require app store operators to verify users’ ages and get parental consent for minors before allowing them to download apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

TikTok Returns to Apple and Google App Stores
Social Commerce // February 14, 2025

TikTok has returned to the Apple and Google app stores after being removed amid the threat of a U.S. ban. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Google to Seek Reversal of Judge’s App Store Order
ANTITRUST // February 03, 2025

Google and Epic Games will reportedly be in court Monday (Feb. 3) as Google seeks a reversal of a judge’s order that it allow rival app stores with its Play store. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Texas Set to Impose App Store Age Verification Rules

May 27, 2025
Texas is reportedly closer to instituting age verification standards for Apple and Google’s app stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

9 States Consider Requiring App Store Operators to Verify Users’ Ages

February 25, 2025
At least nine states are reportedly considering bills that would require app store operators to verify users’ ages and get parental consent for minors before allowing them to download apps. Get...

TikTok Returns to Apple and Google App Stores

February 14, 2025
TikTok has returned to the Apple and Google app stores after being removed amid the threat of a U.S. ban. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Google to Seek Reversal of Judge’s App Store Order

February 03, 2025
Google and Epic Games will reportedly be in court Monday (Feb. 3) as Google seeks a reversal of a judge’s order that it allow rival app stores with its Play...