Tonyuk01 wrote:
This is the last iPhone I will ever buy , I phone have sold out my privacy to an authoritarian uk government which is run by a dictator
No, it hasn't. There is no indication currently that any data is sent to the UK government at all during the verification process. Just that age verification needs to take place with one of the available options. This is probably all done locally by Apple.
Any other phone out there will need to have the same age verification process, so basically will be doing generally the same thing.
Also, threats don't work here, use or purchase whatever device suits your needs. no one here has any vested interest in your choice of device. But a government mandate is generally required of all manufacturers doing business in the country.
Is it bad, probably yes, no reason for the government to get this intrusive, but does it mean your privacy is at stake, likely not. Apple is very conscious about personal privacy and does not just expose personal details like that. Not something that can be said about other manufacturers though.