WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers - BBC

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1 day agoLaura CressTechnology reporterGetty ImagesWhatsApp is introducing new parental controls for teenagers, as tech companies continue to come under pressure to provide more age-appropriate experiences for children. The social messaging app's new tools will give parents a range of options, such as being told when their child joins or leaves a group. "I think the big unanswered question is whether enough families will actually use it. "The minimum age to use WhatsApp is 13 in the UK, although it is higher in some countries.

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