TechCrunch·3 min read·medium
Google brings its age-assurance technology to Android developers worldwide
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Sarah Perez
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Google is expanding its Play Signal API globally by the end of 2026 to help Android developers provide age-appropriate experiences. The tool allows parents to share age ranges with apps without disclosing personal data, mirroring similar privacy-focused tools from Apple.
Google is expanding its answer to Apple’s age-assurance tools with Wednesday’s news that it will bring its Play Signal API to users worldwide by the end of 2026. The technology, already available in Brazil, allows Android developers to identify their apps’ younger users in order to provide safer, age-appropriate experiences.
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