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Apple has announced an overhaul of the App Store's age rating system across all of its platforms.
The company has added three new age rating tiers — 13+, 16+, and 18+ — to the existing 4+ and 9+ classifications. At the same time, the 12+ and 17+ categories are being removed.
The new framework is designed to give parents more control and clarity over which apps are appropriate for their children and to better align App Store ratings with region-specific standards. As part of the rollout, Apple has.
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