WhatsApp rolls out new feature called 'Silence Unknown Callers' to stop spam calls, check how it works
1 year, 6 months ago

WhatsApp rolls out new feature called 'Silence Unknown Callers' to stop spam calls, check how it works

Firstpost  

By enabling the feature through the privacy settings menu, the WhatsApp application will automatically mute calls originating from unknown numbers Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, made an announcement on Tuesday regarding a new privacy feature called ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ for WhatsApp. In a Facebook post, Zuckerberg said, “You can now automatically silence incoming calls from unknown contacts on WhatsApp for even more privacy and control.” After undergoing beta testing, the stable version of the feature is now accessible to Android and iOS smartphone users. By enabling the feature through the privacy settings menu, the WhatsApp application will automatically mute calls originating from unknown numbers. To activate the ‘Silence Unknown Callers’ feature on WhatsApp, follow these steps: 1.

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WhatsApp on Windows: New feature for conversations with unknown contacts
1 year, 2 months ago

WhatsApp on Windows: New feature for conversations with unknown contacts

India TV News  

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How to report unwanted chats on WhatsApp: A step-by-step guide
1 year, 3 months ago

How to report unwanted chats on WhatsApp: A step-by-step guide

India TV News  

WhatsApp, the widely used instant messaging app, has gained immense popularity. But what if the unwanted messages persist, even from known contacts or unfamiliar numbers? When you use the "report and block" option, the company is promptly notified of the problematic messages. Unwanted messages often exhibit certain signs that can help you recognise them: Misspellings or grammar errors Urging you …

WhatsApp update adds new feature that could end spam calls and new privacy options
1 year, 6 months ago

WhatsApp update adds new feature that could end spam calls and new privacy options

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy WhatsApp has launched a new feature that could finally protect people from spam …

WhatsApp Brings New Feature That Would Silence Incoming Calls From Unknown Callers
1 year, 6 months ago

WhatsApp Brings New Feature That Would Silence Incoming Calls From Unknown Callers

ABP News  

Whatsapp has introduced a much-needed privacy feature that would allow users to silence calls from unknown contacts on the platform, thus, giving them better control over their privacy. “You can now automatically silence incoming calls from unknown contacts on WhatsApp for even more privacy and control," Zuckerberg announced in a Facebook post. Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar took …

WhatsApp enhances privacy with option to silence calls from unknown number: Know about latest update
1 year, 6 months ago

WhatsApp enhances privacy with option to silence calls from unknown number: Know about latest update

India TV News  

WhatsApp's Founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, recently unveiled a new privacy feature called "Silence Unknown Callers." “You can now automatically silence incoming calls from unknown contacts on WhatsApp for even more privacy and control", mentioned Mark Zuckerberg in a Facebook post. Moreover, WhatsApp has also introduced a comprehensive tool called "Privacy Checkup" to educate users about the platform's protective options. …

WhatsApp beefs up detection for spam calls amid spurt
1 year, 7 months ago

WhatsApp beefs up detection for spam calls amid spurt

The Hindu  

WhatsApp has taken notice of reports of spam calls and missed calls from unknown numbers, many of them from foreign STD codes, and is ramping up its detection of such calls, the company said in a statement on Thursday. “Our new enforcement will reduce the current calling rate by at least 50% and we expect to be able to control …

IT Ministry to send notice to WhatsApp on international spam calls issue: Chandrasekhar
1 year, 7 months ago

IT Ministry to send notice to WhatsApp on international spam calls issue: Chandrasekhar

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology will send a notice to WhatsApp on the issue of spam calls from unknown international numbers, Minister of State for Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Thursday, asserting that the onus of ensuring user safety lies with digital platforms. The digital platforms are responsible and accountable for ensuring the safety of “digital nagriks”, …

Police warn against WhatsApp calls from int'l numbers
1 year, 7 months ago

Police warn against WhatsApp calls from int'l numbers

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The police on Tuesday advised WhatsApp users not to respond to repeated calls from unknown international numbers and to be vigilant against falling prey to cybercrime, after users took to Twitter to post queries on the issue. Tollywood actor Rahul Ramakrishna, who has been a victim of such calls, posted on Twitter: “Anybody else getting missed calls on WhatsApp …

Truecaller will identify and avoid potential spam calls on WhatsApp: Know-how
1 year, 7 months ago

Truecaller will identify and avoid potential spam calls on WhatsApp: Know-how

India TV News  

The incidence of online fraud in India is increasing, with scammers now using voice and video calls as well as WhatsApp messages to target their victims. Image Source : FREEPIKTruecaller will identify and avoid potential spam calls Truecaller, the software for caller ID and spam blocking, is set to expand its service to WhatsApp and other messaging apps. This move …

Truecaller will now help detect spam WhatsApp calls and messages: here is how
1 year, 7 months ago

Truecaller will now help detect spam WhatsApp calls and messages: here is how

India Today  

Online scams are on the rise in India. However, to combat the rising WhatsApp scams, Truecaller has joined hands with Meta to help users identify and block spam messages on the platform. The caller ID and spam blocking software- Truecallers is planning to make its caller identification service available over WhatsApp and other messaging apps to help users spot potential …

WhatsApp’s to allow silencing spam calls from unknown numbers with future update: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp’s to allow silencing spam calls from unknown numbers with future update: Report

The Hindu  

WhatsApp is working on a feature called “silence unknown callers”, which will allow users to silence calls from unknown numbers while still displaying them in the notification centre and call list. However, the feature opened up users’ chats and calls to unknown people by allowing members of a community to view the creator’s phone number, which is always visible. The …

WhatsApp upcoming feature may allow users to mute calls from unknown number
1 year, 9 months ago

WhatsApp upcoming feature may allow users to mute calls from unknown number

India Today  

Tired of spam calls on WhatsApp? The meta-owned instant messaging app is developing a new feature, "silence unknown callers", which will let users mute calls from unknown numbers or unsaved contacts. Meanwhile, WhatsApp is also working on another feature which will allow users to split their WhatsApp app screen. Additionally, the new split feature will also let users manage and …

WhatsApp new feature will let users block annoying contacts directly from notification
1 year, 11 months ago

WhatsApp new feature will let users block annoying contacts directly from notification

India Today  

WhatsApp is one of the most popular instant messaging platforms globally with more than 2 billion active users. But now to help users with that, WhatsApp is adding a shortcut which will allow users to block a contact right within the notification bar. A new report by WABetaInfo- a site which tends to track the latest developments of WhatsApp, suggests …

Travelling? Try these steps to get some peace and go invisible on WhatsApp
2 years, 4 months ago

Travelling? Try these steps to get some peace and go invisible on WhatsApp

India Today  

Are you travelling somewhere and don’t want to get annoyed by the messages on WhatsApp? Even if you turn off background data for this app or keep WhatsApp closed, you will still receive notifications for new messages. If you are thinking that turning off the blue tick for your messages would help you ignore people on WhatsApp, then there is …

WhatsApp will now let group call host mute noisy people
2 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp will now let group call host mute noisy people

India Today  

WhatsApp’s group calling feature has received an important update. You can now mute or message specific people on a call, and we've added a helpful indicator so you can more easily see when more people join large calls,” WhatsApp CEO Will Cathcart. Along with the possibility to mute people during group call, WhatsApp will also notify the group call host …

WhatsApp Privacy Fiasco: Company Reiterates Security Claim, But That's Not the Problem Anyway
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp Privacy Fiasco: Company Reiterates Security Claim, But That's Not the Problem Anyway

News 18  

WhatsApp has issued a new statement in a bid to remind its users that despite its recent disclosure of a changed operation policy and terms of service, the personal privacy of users on the app has not changed with the update. After its latest policy change highlighting the removal of an option to opt out of Facebook’s data collection from …

WhatsApp Will Let You Mute An Annoying Contact Or Group Forever, And We Say A Big Thank You
4 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp Will Let You Mute An Annoying Contact Or Group Forever, And We Say A Big Thank You

News 18  

It is pretty annoying when you have hyper-active groups and some equally hyper-active individuals in your WhatsApp contacts. This comes as part of the WhatsApp Beta for Android 2.20.201.10 version and the WhatsApp Beta for iPhone version 2.20.100.23 As always, the good folks over at WABetaInfo tell us that the Always Mute feature now replaces the “1 year” option for …

WhatsApp to soon allow you to mute those annoying groups forever: Know how it will work
4 years, 4 months ago

WhatsApp to soon allow you to mute those annoying groups forever: Know how it will work

India TV News  

WhatsApp is home to a plethora of features, with more coming in every now and then. WhatsApp's ability to mute groups forever WhatsApp currently allows you to mute a conversation with three time-period options: 8 hours, 1 week, and a year. Image Source : WABETAINFO WhatsApp Mute Feature In addition to this, WhatsApp version for Android version 2.20.197.4 gives another …

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