Facebook launches Messenger Kids app – but parents vet chat contacts
by Samuel Gibbs from Technology | The Guardian on (#39RSN)
New video and text messenger aims to make connecting with friends and family safe for under 13s, with strict parental approval and screened content
Facebook is launching a new version of its chat app targeting children under 13 with strict parental controls including contact approvals.
The free app, called Messenger Kids, hopes to attract parents looking for a safe online chat service, with a greater level of parental control, child-friendly features, screened content and safety filters to prevent children sharing inappropriate content.
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