Pornhub Returns to Some Apple Users in the UK

May 5, 2026, 19:57
UKTechnology

Introduction

The company Aylo owns Pornhub. Now, some people in the UK can use the site again if they have an Apple device.

Main Body

In February, Aylo stopped new UK users from seeing adult videos. This happened because of a new law. The law says children must not see this content. Aylo said fewer people visited the site because of this rule. Now, Apple has a new system. It checks the age of the user. It looks at passports or payment details. Aylo likes this system because it is safe and fast. Ofcom is the group that makes the rules. They like Apple's help. But they say Aylo must still follow the law. Some other groups are unhappy. They say these rules take away freedom on the internet.

Conclusion

UK users with new Apple software can now use Pornhub. Ofcom will continue to check the site.

Learning

🎯 Focus: Using "Because of"

In the text, we see this pattern: *"This happened because of a new law." *"...fewer people visited the site because of this rule."

The Simple Rule: Use because of when you want to give a reason using a thing (a noun).

Look at the difference:

  • I am late because it rained. (Action/Sentence) →\rightarrow Wrong use for this lesson.
  • I am late because of the rain. (Thing/Noun) →\rightarrow Correct A2 pattern!

Quick Examples for You:

  • I am happy →\rightarrow because of the sun.
  • She is tired →\rightarrow because of work.
  • We are here →\rightarrow because of the map.

💡 Vocabulary Swap

Instead of just saying "Good," use these words from the text to describe systems or rules:

  • Safe: It will not hurt you.
  • Fast: It does not take much time.
  • Unhappy: Not glad; sad or angry.

Vocabulary Learning

owns (v.)
To have possession of something.
Example:Aylo owns Pornhub.
people (n.)
Human beings in general.
Example:Some people in the UK can use the site again.
use (v.)
To employ for a purpose.
Example:You can use the new app.
site (n.)
A location on the internet.
Example:The site is down.
again (adv.)
Once more.
Example:I will try again.
device (n.)
An electronic tool.
Example:I have a new device.
February (n.)
The second month of the year.
Example:The event happened in February.
stop (v.)
To cease.
Example:The company will stop production.
new (adj.)
Recently made or introduced.
Example:I bought a new phone.
seeing (v.)
Observing.
Example:I was seeing a movie.
adult (adj.)
For grown‑ups.
Example:The adult film was banned.
videos (n.)
Short films.
Example:She likes videos.
law (n.)
A rule enforced by authority.
Example:The law says children must not see content.
children (n.)
Young people.
Example:Children should not watch.
must (modal)
Expressing necessity.
Example:You must follow the rules.
content (n.)
Information or material.
Example:The content is illegal.
rule (n.)
A directive.
Example:The rule is strict.
system (n.)
An organized set.
Example:The system checks age.
check (v.)
To examine.
Example:The system checks the user.
age (n.)
Time lived.
Example:The age must be 18.