Users of iPhone devices equipped with iOS 27.2 have started receiving notifications requesting age confirmation when attempting to access websites containing adult material in Brazilian territory. To validate their age, the system offers two alternatives: using a valid credit card or a photograph (selfie) that will be evaluated by a facial estimation mechanism.
Access to pages categorized as adult remains blocked until the validation process is completed. This access limitation applies to third-party browsers as well as private browsing sessions.
The activation of this verification occurs as soon as the browser detects a domain classified as adult, which includes content such as pornography, nudity representations, or graphic violence. If the user refuses the check or fails to complete the procedure, the content will remain inaccessible on the device.
On iPhones and iPads, this restriction is not limited only to Safari. Since browsers in the iOS ecosystem use the WebKit infrastructure, the block also extends to Google Chrome and other browsing applications. The configuration option can be found in 'Web Content Restrictions.'
In the Brazilian context, Apple provides two methods to determine age range. The first method requires a valid credit card to perform a temporary data check, without any charge on the user's statement. The second option, introduced starting with iOS 27.2, consists of facial estimation through a selfie. This system calculates the probable age in a few seconds, eliminating the need to enter banking information.
Apple assures that all selfie processing is done in an encrypted and private manner. According to the company, the image used for analysis is not stored on its servers, nor is it saved in the device's gallery, nor is it shared with the visited websites.
After successful confirmation, the permission is registered directly on the device itself. This means the user will not need to repeat the validation when opening each new tab. It is possible to modify or reset these content restrictions in the system settings.
It is important to note that this age verification for websites differs from Apple's 'Sensitive Content Warning' feature. The latter serves to identify inappropriate media before it is displayed on the screen. It operates on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, covering various applications and sharing methods. To enable this protection, one must navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > Sensitive Content Warning. When the system recognizes inappropriate material, the image is obscured. The user has the option to view the content, block the sender, or report the sender directly to Apple.