Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Everyone's saying "just switch to Android" — but is it actually any better? In this video, I dig into how Google and Samsung handle age verification, why Android isn't as free from this as people think, and what the smartest approach to age verification actually looks like.
I also cover the VPN workaround everyone's using right now — and why that door might not stay open much longer.
⚠️ No fix from Apple yet — passports and debit cards still don't work as of April 2026
🤖 How Google's approach differs from Apple's (and why it's arguably better)
📱 The SIM provider method — the most frictionless solution nobody's talking about
🌍 The EU rollout is already planned — this is coming everywhere
🔒 The UK government is actively considering age verification for VPNs
🔗 Part 1 — iPhone Age Verification Not Working (UK iOS 26.4 Explained): youtu.be/oAHkGKMQqJA
🔗 Part 2 — Apple Age Verification UK: Your Questions Answered: youtu.be/lR7-ShnhFVI
🔗 Apple Support page (accepted IDs): support.apple.com/en-gb/125662
🔗 CitizenCard (free PASS-accredited ID): citizencard.com
🔗 TechRadar — UK government VPN age verification: techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/uk-government-says-it-may-age-restrict-or-limit-childrens-vpn-use-following-new-consultation
Video Chapters:
00:00 Why People Want Android
00:15 UK iOS Age Checks Recap
00:35 Android Won’t Escape It
00:54 Google Email Age Estimation
01:25 Network-Based Age Verification
01:55 Global Rollout Is Coming
02:17 Apple Support Confusion
02:40 VPN Workarounds and Risks
03:01 No Fix Yet and What to Do
03:25 Questions and Wrap-Up
#AgeVerification #Android #iPhone #iOS264 #UKTech #OnlineSafetyAct #VPN #GooglePlay
Everyone's saying "just switch to Android" — but is it actually any better? In this video, I dig into how Google and Samsung handle age verification, why Android isn't as free from this as people think, and what the smartest approach to age verification actually looks like.
I also cover the VPN workaround everyone's using right now — and why that door might not stay open much longer.
⚠️ No fix from Apple yet — passports and debit cards still don't work as of April 2026
🤖 How Google's approach differs from Apple's (and why it's arguably better)
📱 The SIM provider method — the most frictionless solution nobody's talking about
🌍 The EU rollout is already planned — this is coming everywhere
🔒 The UK government is actively considering age verification for VPNs
🔗 Part 1 — iPhone Age Verification Not Working (UK iOS 26.4 Explained): youtu.be/oAHkGKMQqJA
🔗 Part 2 — Apple Age Verification UK: Your Questions Answered: youtu.be/lR7-ShnhFVI
🔗 Apple Support page (accepted IDs): support.apple.com/en-gb/125662
🔗 CitizenCard (free PASS-accredited ID): citizencard.com
🔗 TechRadar — UK government VPN age verification: techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/uk-government-says-it-may-age-restrict-or-limit-childrens-vpn-use-following-new-consultation
Video Chapters:
00:00 Why People Want Android
00:15 UK iOS Age Checks Recap
00:35 Android Won’t Escape It
00:54 Google Email Age Estimation
01:25 Network-Based Age Verification
01:55 Global Rollout Is Coming
02:17 Apple Support Confusion
02:40 VPN Workarounds and Risks
03:01 No Fix Yet and What to Do
03:25 Questions and Wrap-Up
#AgeVerification #Android #iPhone #iOS264 #UKTech #OnlineSafetyAct #VPN #GooglePlay
