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Texas Requires Apple and Google to Verify Ages for App Downloads

1. Texas law mandates age verification for app downloads by minors. 2. Apple and Google face new compliance burdens under this legislation. 3. The law emphasizes parental control over minors' app access. 4. Concerns arise that this violates user privacy by collecting age data. 5. Other states are considering similar child safety regulations.

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Why Bearish?

Increased regulatory scrutiny can hamper Apple's operational flexibility and profitability, similar to past regulations that impacted privacy-related revenues.

How important is it?

Legislation poses immediate operational challenges for Apple, affecting investor sentiment negatively.

Why Short Term?

Immediate impacts from compliance and potential backlash, especially from privacy-focused consumers.

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