WhatsApp Restricted Chat rolls out to beta testers
The feature ships on WhatsApp beta 2.26.36.4 for Android and 26.39.10.20 for iOS, according to WABetaInfo.
WhatsApp has started rolling out its Restricted Chat feature to some users on its Android and iOS beta programs, according to WABetaInfo.
The feature is available on WhatsApp beta version 2.26.36.4 for Android and version 26.39.10.20 for iOS. The rollout covers only a subset of beta testers for now, and WhatsApp has not said when it will reach the stable release.
Restricted Chat was previously in development at WhatsApp as an upgrade to Advanced Chat Privacy, WABetaInfo reported earlier.
WhatsApp has not announced a wider release date or any changes to how the feature will work once it leaves beta.
Quick answers
What is WhatsApp Restricted Chat?
It is a WhatsApp feature that was in development as an upgrade to Advanced Chat Privacy. WhatsApp has not detailed its final behaviour.
Which WhatsApp beta versions include Restricted Chat?
WhatsApp beta version 2.26.36.4 on Android and version 26.39.10.20 on iOS, according to WABetaInfo.
When will Restricted Chat reach all WhatsApp users?
WhatsApp has not announced a wider release date; the rollout currently covers only some beta users.