9to5mac.com/2026/11/02/apple-to-require-18-age-ratings-for-dating-apps-and-ai-romantic-companions Apple to require 18+ age ratings for dating apps and AI romantic companions
Apple will require App Store developers to declare dating and relationship features, including virtual romantic companions, when completing age-rating questionnaires beginning November 16. Such apps will receive at least an 18+ rating, and all declarations must be finished by January 12, 2027.