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WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers

WhatsApp introduces optional parental controls for teenagers
BBC Technology Wednesday 30 September 2026, 13:01 UTC 1 min read
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The social messaging app will let parents decide on privacy settings for their child's account.

The social messaging app will let parents decide on privacy settings for their child's account.
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