Google Play rolls out age-range tools to Australia, Canada ahead of global launch
( July 30, 2026, 01:28 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Google Play is expanding its privacy-preserving Age Signals API to all developers globally, with Australia and Canada the first new markets to receive the feature by mid-August before a worldwide rollout later this year. The tool lets parents voluntarily share their child's age-range through the Google Family Link app, enabling developers to provide age-appropriate content and safety features without revealing a child's exact age. Google said the API complements its existing child-safety measures by giving developers flexibility to tailor protections to their apps while allowing parents to manage age-sharing settings centrally.Statement follows. ...
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