WhatsApp is rolling out two features that give users more control over their privacy. Users can now silence calls from unknown numbers from the privacy screen, making it easier to block spam calls. WhatsApp is also introducing a new Privacy Checkup tool to help users review their privacy settings.
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Silence unknown callers and privacy checkup |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp for Android 2.23.12.77 and WhatsApp for iOS 23.12.71 are marked as compatible updates. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature may still be available to some users. In this case, please wait for a future update. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp enhancing media picker experience on Android beta! |
WhatsApp is introducing silence unknown callers and privacy checkup
In the post about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.9.14 update, we announced a new privacy checkup feature. With this tool, WhatsApp makes it easier for users to review their privacy settings. The feature simplifies how users manage their privacy settings by guiding them in a single flow. With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.10.7 update, WhatsApp rolled out a feature that allows users to silence unknown callers. Today, WhatsApp announced these features in a new blog post on the official website!
Silence unknown callers block unsolicited unknown callers
WhatsApp is now making the ability to silence unknown callers available. With this feature, users can finally silence unknown callers to block spam calls. Users can enable the new option right from the privacy screen. The feature makes it simpler for users to reduce the risk of falling victim to scammers and mute unsolicited unknown callers.
Users can now review their privacy settings
WhatsApp is also introducing a feature that makes it easier for users to review their privacy settings. Users can adjust their privacy settings by selecting the privacy checkup option. The privacy checkup feature can help users configure their privacy settings within a single place. By choosing "Start checkup" within the privacy settings screen, WhatsApp will guide users through multiple layers to help them find the right level of protection for their account.
WhatsApp is rolling out silence unknown callers and privacy checkup
The ability to silence unknown callers and the privacy checkup feature are available with the latest Android and iOS updates. WhatsApp is gradually rolling them out, so they may not be visible immediately. Users should keep WhatsApp up to date to get these features as soon as they become available.
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