WhatsApp Beta Rolling Out New Feature To Block Spam Mesages

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• WhatsApp is introducing new features for beta testers
• WhatsApp will automatically block messages from unidentified numbers that exceed a certain volume.

WhatsApp is introducing new features for beta testers that will automatically block unwanted messages from unidentified senders. These features will filter messages based on specific criteria, helping to protect users from spam and unsolicited communications.

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A renowned features tracker WABetaInfo spots these features on the WhatsApp Beta for Andriod version 2.24.20.16. Beta Tester with this version can use these features by tapping on the three-dot menu > Settings > Privacy > Advanced > Block unknown account messages. 

These features will join the other advanced safety features including protecting a user’s IP address in calls and disabling link previews. Users have the option to turn this feature on or off. When activated, WhatsApp will automatically block messages from unidentified numbers that exceed a certain volume.

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WhatsApp rolled out this feature to protect users’ accounts and improve device performance. This new safety feature is currently limited to beta testers, but it will soon be available for the stable version when it’s fully rolled out.