Is Xcode 26 required for DeclaredAgeRange APIs?
We ask because there appears to be a serious legal deadline on January 1, 2026 and if Xcode 26 is required to meet this deadline, it's about to be a huge burden for us to upgrade to it over the holidays.
Our app does support teenagers.
from my understand, yes, Xcode 26 is required, it's a bit unfortunate if it's a huge burden to upgrade.
some APIs need Xcode 26.2 https://developer.apple.com/documentation/permissionkit/askcenter
The Declared Age Range APIs are available in iOS 26 or later. The iOS 26 SDK requires Xcode 26 or later as shown in Xcode Releases.
Testing age assurance in the sandbox requires a device running iOS 26.2 beta or iPadOS 26.2 beta, and Xcode 26.2 beta 2.
