Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pressuring Apple and Google to ensure smartphones and tablets block children’s access to nude images and explicit content by default. The government plans legislation within three months if tech firms do not comply voluntarily, with possible fines and criminal liability. The move is part of a broader UK crackdown on online child safety and could affect both existing and newly sold devices in the UK. While Apple says it already offers age verification and blocking tools, Google says it is working on privacy-preserving solutions. The announcement signals increased regulatory pressure on major tech platforms and could force changes to device operating systems and safety features in the UK market.