WhatsApp, owned by Meta, has announced a new feature that enables users to silence unwanted calls from unknown contacts. The feature is now available on both Android and iOS.
How it works
If you receive a call from an unknown number, you can now silence it on WhatsApp. This means the call will not ring, and you will not be disturbed. However, you will still be able to see that you missed a call from an unknown number, and you will receive a notification of the missed call.
How to use it
To use this feature, users need to follow these simple steps:
1. Open WhatsApp on your smartphone.
2. Select ‘Settings’ and then choose the ‘Privacy’ option.
3. Click on ‘Calls’.
4. Enable the toggle for ‘Silence Unknown Calls’.
For Android users, the ‘Settings’ menu can be accessed by clicking on the three dots, while iPhone users can select the gear icon.
If users wish to continue receiving calls from contacts not saved in their contact lists, including spam calls, they can simply disable the toggle for ‘Silence Unknown Calls’. Alternatively, users can save the numbers in their contact list to avoid missing important calls from known numbers not saved in their contacts.
Why it matters
This new feature is a significant step towards reducing the number of unwanted calls and spam calls that users receive on WhatsApp. With this feature, users can avoid being disturbed by unknown numbers while still being able to see that they missed a call. It is essential to note that this feature will not block the calls but silence them, giving users the flexibility to choose whether they want to listen to them or not.
WhatsApp’s latest feature to silence unknown calls is a significant addition that will undoubtedly help users avoid unwanted disturbances. The feature is easy to use, and users can enable or disable it depending on their preferences. By giving users more control over the calls they receive, WhatsApp is making its platform a safer and more user-friendly place for everyone.
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