WhatsApp Tests Age Confirmation in Largest Market India
THE SO WHAT
WhatsApp testing date-of-birth collection in India is a quiet shift from pure messaging utility to regulated identity surface. If your product rides on WhatsApp distribution, prepare for more age-gating, KYC-style flows, and policy-driven friction in onboarding and engagement.
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