UK orders Apple and Google to block nude images on under-18 devices within three months

Britain's government has urged Apple and Google to automatically enable or update features that prevent under-18s from taking, sending, or viewing nude images on smartphones and tablets; if firms don’t voluntarily comply within three months, legislation could force them to act, with penalties including fines or criminal liability. The plan would apply to OS providers and the retail chain, and would not affect adult users. Apple already provides age-verified protections and reporting tools, while Google says it remains committed to child safety. The move ties into the Online Safety Act and ongoing discussions on restricting young people's access to social platforms.