WhatsApp has started to develop a feature that will enforce the minimum age requirement in its Terms of Service which states that users in Europe are only allowed to use the app if they are over 16 years old. Users in regions outside of Europe must be at least 13 years old to use WhatsApp.
According to a report by WABetoInfo, the new feature would aid in banning underage users, although it is unclear how the company will detect who does not meet the age requirement.
Users who want to try out the beta version of WhatsApp can download the update by signing up through the Google Play Beta Programme.
It has also released a new beta update for its Android application, bringing a number of changes to the platform.
WhatsApp is also rebranding to reflect its Facebook ownership, with the settings menu for the Android app now reflecting its new title: “WhatsApp from Facebook”.
