WhatsApp's Restricted Chat feature is now available to beta users on Android and iOS
WhatsApp has introduced a 'Restricted Chat' feature to its beta program on Android and iOS. This optional privacy tool allows users to apply specific restrictions to individual conversations to enhance message security.
Why it matters
As privacy concerns grow, messaging platforms are increasingly offering granular control to users to protect sensitive communications beyond standard encryption.
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Last month, we learned that WhatsApp was developing a feature called Restricted Chat as an upgrade to Advanced Chat Privacy. The feature is now rolling out to some Android and iOS users enrolled in WhatsApp's beta program.
WABetaInfo reports that Restricted Chat is available to some WhatsApp users on beta version 2.26.36.4 of WhatsApp for Android and 26.39.10.20 of WhatsApp for iOS.
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