Nigeria, May 28 -- Texas has approved a new law that will require app stores operated by Apple and Google to verify the age of users before they can download apps or make in-app purchases. Governor Greg Abbott signed the bill on Tuesday, placing the state at the centre of a growing national conversation around protecting minors online. The new rule came into effect on January 1, 2025. It states that anyone under 18 must get a parent's permission before downloading apps or buying items inside them. This move follows similar steps taken earlier by Utah, and lawmakers in other states and at the federal level are also considering such measures. The law aims to address concerns about young people's exposure to apps and online platforms without...