WhatsApp Rolls Out New Features to Combat Spam Calls and Enhance User Privacy

Summary

WhatsApp has introduced new Block and Silence features to reduce spam calls and enhance user privacy by silencing unknown callers and allowing easy blocking of unwanted contacts.

Key Points
  • WhatsApp has added a 'Silence Unknown Callers' feature to automatically mute calls from unknown numbers.
  • Users can block unwanted contacts directly from chat or via privacy settings on WhatsApp.
  • The new features help reduce spam calls, spam messages, and fraudulent links.
  • These privacy enhancements also protect chats and status updates from unwanted contact.
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