Snapchat Enhances Safety Features to Protect Teen Users

New updates include advanced warnings, stricter friend request policies, and improved blocking to curb online exploitation.

Snapchat introduces expanded in-app warnings to alert teens about suspicious contacts.
Friend requests from strangers without mutual connections are now blocked by default.
Location sharing is simplified with frequent reminders and customization options.
Blocking functionality prevents new friend requests from accounts created on the same device.
The updates aim to address concerns over sextortion and improve overall teen safety on the platform.