United Kingdom, April 24 -- WhatsApp is to launch a new feature that will allow users to stop others from taking content from the app.

The messaging service - which has more than two billion active monthly users - has noted that group chats on the platform have become an "extension" of networks in the real world, and wants to stop the spread of sensitive information such as

In a blog post, WhatsApp said: "WhatsApp groups are increasingly an extension of our real world networks, some of which are far closer than others.

"We think this feature is best used when talking with groups where you may not know everyone closely but are nevertheless sensitive in nature, like talking about health challenges in a support group or organising your co...