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WhatsApp Rolls Out New Parental Controls for Child Accounts on iPhone

WhatsApp has launched a new parental control feature on iPhone, allowing parents to manage their child's account with age-based restrictions and automatic removal at adulthood. The feature is rolling out gradually and not yet available to all users.

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WhatsApp Rolls Out New Parental Controls for Child Accounts on iPhone
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What happened

  1. 01WhatsApp adds a dedicated parental control section for child accounts on iPhone.
  2. 02Parents must link their child's device via QR code and enter the child's birthdate.
  3. 03Child accounts have restricted features like disabled channels and status updates.
  4. 04Restrictions automatically lift when the child turns 18 without parental action.
  5. 05The feature is rolling out gradually and not yet visible to all iPhone users.
  6. 06WhatsApp has not provided a timeline for full availability of the parental controls.
Translated and summarized by baba from Behadrei Haredim, the latest report. Read Behadrei Haredim’s original

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