WhatsApp imposes new limit on message forwarding to curtail spread of fake news

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User are now allowed to forward a message to only one chat at a time

WhatsApp is imposing new restrictions on forwarding of messages on its platform in efforts to curtail the dissemination of misinformation and false stories related to coronavirus outbreak. The c...

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