If you forward WhatsApp messages frequently it is time you stop – Technology News – India Today

WhatsApp is currently testing a new feature that limits the spread of misinformation on the platform. The Meta-owned messaging platform is reportedly preparing to restrict the number of times one can forward a forwarded message to a group. The feature has been available in Brazil since last year and the company reportedly wants to bring it to other markets very soon. As per a report from WABetaInfo, the feature that brings limitations for forwarded messages is currently being tested for iOS users. The feature is available in WhatsApp iOS beta version 22.7.0.76 and is also expected to be available for Android users very soon.WhatsApp’s new forward messages featureThe new WhatsApp limits users from forwarding already forwarded messages to more than one group. So, once this feature is released, you will not be able to forward a forwarded message to a number of groups.The feature, however, doesn’t limit forwards for individual chats. This means you can forward messages as many times as you want to individual chats. However, if you haven’t personally verified the forwarded messages, we suggest not forwarding them to anyone. Oftentimes, these forwarded messages are misleading or misinform users.If you use an iPhone and are also a user…
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