WhatsApp is launching 'parent-managed accounts' for pre-teens, allowing parents to control their children's interactions while ensuring privacy through end-to-end encryption. The setup requires both ...

WhatsApp is rolling out parent-managed accounts for pre-teens, allowing parents to control contacts, group access, and ...

Children under 13 can use WhatsApp for limited messaging and calling.

The new account type blocks access to features like status updates, chat lock, view-once messages, location sharing, and more for users under 13.

BRUSSELS, March 11 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms-owned WhatsApp said on Wednesday it would allow parents to create accounts for pre-teens, restricted to messaging and calling, amid rising global concerns ...

WhatsApp's parent-managed accounts will not have access to features such as Meta AI, Channels or Status. Users will also not be able to turn on disappearing messages.

WhatsApp is rolling out parent-managed accounts for pre-teens, giving parents control over contacts, groups and privacy settings.