Google brings its age-assurance technology to Android developers worldwide

Core Impact Points

• Google's Play Signal API will be available to Android developers worldwide by the end of 2026, allowing them to identify younger users and provide safer experiences.
• The technology, already available in Brazil, will initially be rolled out to Australia and Canada by mid-August before expanding globally.
• Google's age-assurance technology allows developers to obtain a user's age range without accessing personal information, and parents can share their child's age range directly with apps.
• The feature joins other safety tools on Google Play, including those that let developers restrict a child's ability to discover their apps.
• Parents can use Google Play's Family Link app to manage their child's screen-time limits, approve app downloads, or set PIN-based content filters for specific apps.
• The expansion of Google's age-assurance technology comes as lawmakers and regulators increasingly pressure app stores to provide better protections for minors.