WhatsApp launches 'Restricted Chat' feature for beta users

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yesterday at 16:48

Last update today at 02:15
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WhatsApp has begun testing a new 'Restricted Chat' feature that gives users more control over private conversations. The feature is an updated version of 'Advanced Chat Privacy' and is already available to some beta users on Android and iOS.

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WhatsApp launched the 'Restricted Chat' feature for beta users.
The update is a development of the 'Advanced Chat Privacy' feature.
The feature is gradually appearing in WhatsApp beta versions.

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Mezha.MediaMedia business
- first item yesterday at 16:48
- earliest
- national desk
WhatsApp запустив функцію "Обмежений чат" для бета-користувачів Android та iOS
InternetUAUndisclosed
- first item today at 02:15
- caught up, 9 h later
- national desk
Месенджер WhatsApp отримав нову функцію для захисту особистих чатів

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Mezha.Media
- earliest collected report
- yesterday at 16:48
WhatsApp запустив функцію "Обмежений чат" для бета-користувачів Android та iOS
1. InternetUA
  - similar to an earlier report
  - 9 h later
  Месенджер WhatsApp отримав нову функцію для захисту особистих чатів

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