WhatsApp introduces a new feature to automatically block messages from unknown numbers, protecting you from spam. Here are all the details.
The developer team WhatsApp continues to work on new features, and this time it focuses on message security with an innovation that could change the experience of many. After introducing a button for creating custom filtersnow adds a new feature in its beta version for Android. It is a feature that allows users to block messages from unknown numbers, aiming to reduce spam and improve privacy.
According to the site WABetaInfo, The new feature was introduced in the test version 2.24.20.16 and is located in the section “Advanced” of the settings. Users can access the item “Block messages from unknown accounts” and activate the automatic block, which only intervenes in the event of suspicious behavior being recognized.
How does it work? The system monitors messages received from an unknown contact over a short period of time. If it detects an excessive number of messages, WhatsApp considers them potential spam and takes action accordingly. This does not mean that every message from an unknown number is blocked, but only those that the messaging app recognizes as part of a possible unwanted activity.
Another interesting detail is that, in case a user starts receiving suspicious messages without having activated the feature, the application could suggest enabling the tool. Despite this, at the moment, there is no certainty about the arrival of this feature in the official and stable version of the Meta app.
For those who would like to explore these new options, WhatsApp can be downloaded or updated directly from the official Android and iOS software.and the beta version is available through the usual distribution channels. If you are curious to find out how this feature will evolve, stay updated on the news that could soon land on our devices.
