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Apple just dropped iOS 26.4 – and while it brings new emojis, Apple Music upgrades, and 37 security patches, there’s a surprise for UK users. After updating, you now have to prove you’re over 18 to change content restrictions. That means scanning a driver’s license or credit card – debit cards won’t work.

In this video, we break down everything you need to know about the update, including:

📱 Compatibility – iPhones from 11 and newer

🔒 Stolen Device Protection – now on by default

🛡️ 37 Security Fixes – including WebKit, kernel, and Siri patches

🇬🇧 UK Age Verification – how it works and what’s required

🎨 New Features – 8 new emojis, Playlist Playground, offline music recognition, and more

If you haven’t updated yet, head to Settings > General > Software Update.

📌 Chapters
– Introduction
– What’s New in iOS 26.4
– UK Age Verification Explained
– Security & Stolen Device Protection
– How to Update

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Transcript
00:04Hello and welcome to Global Pulse News.
00:08Apple has released iOS 26.4,
00:11a major update that brings new features,
00:13but also a surprise for users in the UK.
00:17The update is available for iPhones from the 11 onward.
00:21It's roughly 3GB and includes 37 security fixes,
00:258 new emojis and upgrades to Apple Music and Messages.
00:30But the big story, after installing,
00:32UK users are now required to verify they're over 18
00:36to change content restrictions.
00:38That means scanning a driver's license or a credit card.
00:42Debit cards are not accepted.
00:44Apple has also turned on stolen device protection,
00:47by default, in this release.
00:50If you haven't updated yet, head to Settings,
00:53then General and tap Software Update.
00:56I'm Lisa for GPN, stay with us for more updates.
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