Apple to restrict Facebook’s messaging apps feature: Report

Apple is making a change to its mobile operating system that will restrict a feature that apps like Facebook’s Messenger and WhatsApp use to make voice calls over the internet, The Information reported on Tuesday.

The calling feature in the apps runs in the background even when not in use, which means the apps can connect calls faster while performing other tasks such as data collection, according to the report.

Apple is reportedly restricting the background access to apps while users make internet calls. Both Apple and Facebook did not immediately respond to a request for comment.