New Delhi: Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, recently announced the launch of WhatsApp’s newest privacy tool, the ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ feature. This update aims to empower users with greater control over incoming calls, ensuring enhanced privacy and protection against spam and unauthorized contacts.
With the introduction of the ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ feature, WhatsApp users now have the ability to automatically mute incoming calls from unknown contacts. This feature provides an additional layer of privacy, allowing users to avoid disturbances from unfamiliar numbers while still having these calls recorded in the call list in case of important contacts.
Mark Zuckerberg highlighted this development in a Facebook post, stating, “You can now automatically silence incoming calls from unknown contacts on WhatsApp for even more privacy and control.” By granting users the option to silence calls from unknown callers, WhatsApp aims to provide a safer and more personalized calling experience.
To take advantage of this new feature, users need to ensure that their WhatsApp application is updated to the latest version. They can download the updated version from either the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
Here is how you can enable the ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ feature:
1- Open WhatsApp on your device.
2- Tap on the menu icon located in the top-right corner.
3- Go to settings.
4- Select Privacy.
5- Scroll down to the calls section.
6- Enable the ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ option to silence unknown numbers.
In recent months, Meta has been consistently introducing new features to enhance the functionality of WhatsApp. Among the recent additions are the ability to edit sent messages within a 15-minute window and the Chat Lock feature, which adds an extra layer of security to conversations. The introduction of the ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ feature aligns with the platform’s commitment to privacy and control, providing users with a more tailored and secure communication experience.
