WhatsApp adds new parental supervision features for teen accounts

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WhatsApp has introduced new parental supervision tools for accounts belonging to users aged 13 to 15 in India. The feature, announced this week, allows parents or guardians to monitor their teen's activity through a linked parental app. This update enables oversight of contact lists, privacy settings, and time spent on the platform. The move is part of Meta's broader effort to enhance safety for younger users on its messaging service.

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