WhatsApp sees 70% drop in ‘viral message’ forwards after applying limits

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By Ivan MehtaApr 27, 2020, 1:33 am244 ptsTrending
Earlier this month, WhatsApp rolled out a new feature to limit forwards to only one contact at a time. The idea was to reduce the spread of misinformation spread on the app amid the coronavirus crisis. After announcing the feature, the company says this move has already had a positive impact on its service,…

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