But the trend is getting pushback from Apple and Google, which run the biggest app marketplaces, as well as from civil liberties advocates who see age verification mandates as a death knell for the internet’s privacy and anonymity.

OS 26 vs Android 16 shows a clear split. Apple focuses on design and steady AI updates, while Google leans into automation with AI handling daily tasks.

Now, a new study published in the Journal of the Human Development and Capabilities says kids under age 13 who have smartphones suffer from poorer mental health. Researchers, who

It's not just about screen time; it’s about how smartphones interfere with brain development and mental stability during critical formative years.