Unknown callers can have their calls blocked by WhatsApp.

In its modern day function, WhatsApp has introduced a new tool in order to robotically mute calls coming from unknown numbers. The function is to be had in Settings underneath privacy after which Calls.

In keeping with WhatsApp, the characteristic will help “display screen out junk mail, scams, and calls from unknown people for improved protection.” though silent calls will still seem in consumer's call log, the display won't show or ring at some stage in the incoming call. The brand new privacy device comes after various reviews indicating rise in spam calls in particular in India. closing month Tech Crunch stated that the corporation had added a new enforcement gadget that used device learning to reduce the amount of spam calls via a claimed 50 percent.

Together with the silence function, WhatsApp has additionally delivered a “privacy Checkup” with the intention to tell users approximately the privateness and security alternatives WhatsApp gives, step-by-step. The checkup will consist of extra privateness options like -element authentication, biometric authentication to get right of entry to chats, or controlling how others unknown customers can touch them.