WhatsApp update adds option to automatically silence unknown callers
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WhatsApp users have been spoiled lately, as Meta’s acquisition rolled out several important updates in the last few months, something that doesn’t happen too often. Today’s update introduces a couple of privacy features that we’re pretty sure users will find extremely useful.
As the title says, a new option to automatically silence unknown callers is now available for WhatsApp users. Specifically designed to prevent spam, scams, and calls from unknown people, the new feature provides increased protection and peace of mind.
The new feature can be enabled from the Privacy tab / Calls and while all calls from unknown numbers will be silenced, they will still be shown in the Call list just in case you recognize one of the numbers or you know it’s coming from someone important.
In addition to the Silence Unknown Callers feature, WhatsApp announced that it’s bringing Privacy Checkup to its app. It’s a step-by-step feature meant to guide users through important privacy settings and familiarize them with certain levels of protection.
WhatsApp users can now select “Start checkup” from their Privacy settings to browse through multiple privacy layers that increase the security of messages, calls and personal information.
These two new features should be available globally for all WhatsApp users, but make sure to update to the latest version of the app before trying to use either of them.
Questions & Answers
Q.How can users activate the new feature that silences unknown callers?
How can users activate the new feature that silences unknown callers?
Users can enable the new feature by navigating to the Privacy tab and then selecting Calls within the WhatsApp application. This will activate the automatic silencing for unknown numbers.
Q.What happens to calls from unknown numbers once the silencing feature is turned on?
What happens to calls from unknown numbers once the silencing feature is turned on?
Once the feature is activated, all calls from unknown numbers will be silenced. However, these calls will still appear in the user's Call list for review, allowing identification of important contacts.
Q.What is the purpose of the new Privacy Checkup feature?
What is the purpose of the new Privacy Checkup feature?
The Privacy Checkup is a step-by-step feature designed to guide users through their privacy settings. It aims to familiarise them with different levels of protection for messages, calls, and personal information.
Q.Are these new privacy features available to all WhatsApp users immediately?
Are these new privacy features available to all WhatsApp users immediately?
These two new features should be available globally for all WhatsApp users. Users must update their app to the latest version to access and use either of them.