Facebook launches Messenger Kids app – but parents vet chat contacts

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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