No more hassle: New WhatsApp feature silences unknown calls and checks security

In the digital age in which we live, privacy has become increasingly important. In fact, the increasing number of people who have had their information leaked on the internet, in addition to illegal data collection, raises this concern.

For this reason, large technology companies and leaders in the networking market are constantly launching new features to comfort their users.

WhatsApp, for example, is the largest messaging communication network in the world and is currently promoting innovations on its platform to improve the experience, comfort and security of users.

Therefore, thinking about privacy and the inconvenience that consumers sometimes go through, the app launched a feature capable of silencing unknown contacts, in addition to bringing an exclusive new feature for security.

New WhatsApp feature lets you silence unknown callers

On June 20, WhatsApp revealed its new tool that promises to put an end to the inconvenience felt by users when they are disturbed by strange calls. Now, it is possible to silence calls from unsaved contacts, increasing the consumer’s control over calls.

And if you’re worried about missing important notifications, calls, even if they don’t ring, appear in the history and can be viewed. The feature is already available and can be enabled through the app itself.

How to mute calls

1. Open the app and go to settings.
2. Click on the Privacy option.
3. Go to Calls;
4. Enable the Mute unknown people option.

Even more news

In addition to the silencing tool, WhatsApp has also launched a “privacy check” option so that users know exactly what protections exist in the app. This way, it is possible to have access to the most diverse layers of privacy on the platform.

The company explains:

“Protecting private communication is important because we know people need a safe place to communicate. We’re taking that message to the world. Starting this week, we’re encouraging people to send private messages to others securely.”

To increase security, the Meta app features message encryption, temporary messages, single-view photos and videos, with no possibility of taking screenshots, conversation blocking and much more.

How to check privacy on WhatsApp

1. Enter the app and go to settings.
2. Click on Privacy;
3. At the top of the page, look for the Privacy Checkup option.
4. Click on the option and configure whatever you want.
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