WhatsApp is preparing a function that will protect you from spam from strangers. A recent update to the Beta version of the Android app found a privacy feature that allows: Block conversations from profiles that are not in your personal calendar.
THE the function was: Hidden in WhatsApp Beta version 2.24.17.24It is currently only available to testers, but the feature cannot be activated yet.
As shown in the screenshot from the WABetaInfo website, is a new, advanced privacy option It’s located in the settings menu called “Block messages from unknown accounts.” “To protect your account and improve the performance of your device, WhatsApp will block messages from unknown accounts if they exceed a certain volume.”
Although the name of the feature suggests that WhatsApp will prevent you from receiving messages from an unknown number, that’s not exactly how it works. In fact, Messenger only blocks receiving messages if a stranger talks too much.
This is an interesting solution to prevent people who insist on sending messages, even unwanted ones. Prevent spam from reaching your deviceThe tool also saves the user’s data consumption in a way.
Right now, function is under development and for now no one can activate it. There is no estimate regarding the exact release of the tool.
Source: Tec Mundo
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