Consumer
WhatsApp Restricted Chat rolls out to beta users on Android and iOS
WhatsApp has started rolling out its new Restricted Chat feature to select beta users on Android and iOS, adding four restrictions designed to limit how messages and media can be accessed or handled within a conversation. For consumer apps, this signals that privacy controls are becoming table stakes—expect more granular permission models and transparency around who can do what with shared content.
Source: ET Tech ↗
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