{"id":168,"date":"2026-08-10T11:27:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T11:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dashboard.bluntlinenetwork.com\/en\/?p=168"},"modified":"2026-08-10T11:27:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T11:27:39","slug":"whatsapp-introduces-new-parental-control-feature-for-iphone-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dashboard.bluntlinenetwork.com\/en\/2026\/08\/10\/168","title":{"rendered":"WhatsApp Introduces New Parental Control Feature for iPhone Users"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WhatsApp has started rolling out a new parental controls section for iPhone users, giving parents more control over their children\u2019s accounts and online activity.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new feature allows parents or guardians to decide who can contact their children and which groups they can join on WhatsApp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parents will also be able to limit their children\u2019s access to certain features, including Channels and Status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new parental controls will provide parents with information about some account activities, helping them understand how their children are using WhatsApp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parents will be able to view information about new contacts and blocked users. 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