iOS 27.2 adds selfie-based age confirmation that skips credit cards and IDs, Apple's support page says
Apple has added a selfie-based way to prove you are an adult in iOS 27.2 and iPadOS 27.2, according to a new Apple support document that MacRumors highlighted. The option is meant for people who are asked to confirm their age but would rather not hand over a credit card or a government-issued ID.
Apple says the age check can come up at several moments: when you create an Apple Account, when you install a software update, when you try to download an app rated 18+, or when you change certain safety settings. Whether you see a prompt at all depends on where you live.