In recent months, WhatsApp has introduced several features aimed at combating the spread of spam on the platform.
It allows users to block unwanted messages directly from notifications and inform authors on the platform. However, another discovery has recently been revealed that promises to make the fight against this phenomenon even more effective.
As reported by WABetaInfo, a portal specializing in WhatsApp previews, the latest beta version of the Android app introduces a new option aimed at quickly stopping messages from unknown contacts. This functionality is added to existing settings to protect user privacyLike blocking IP address during calls and disabling connection preview.
How the new switch works
The newly introduced switch is found in Privacy Settings under the “Advanced” heading. Its implementation allows you to further control unwanted messages: in particular, WhatsApp has implemented a system that avoids automatically blocking messages from numbers not saved in the address book, but is still legitimate. The block is activated only when a large number of messages from the same sender are detected, which is designed to combat spammers without interfering with normal communication between users.
By introducing this new option, WhatsApp has once again demonstrated its commitment to protecting users from receiving unwanted content. The app is already equipped with advanced settings to automatically identify suspicious accounts and control their activities; This further step reinforces the strategies the US company has implemented against wild spam.
Currently this feature is in beta stage and no exact information is given about the timing of its release in the stable version of the app. So it remains to be seen when it will be available to all users and what effects it will have on the quality of communication on WhatsApp. More updates on this front can be booked over the next few weeks.
While we await further developments on the rollout of WhatsApp's new anti-spam option, it's clear that the company continues to work hard to ensure a safe and hassle-free environment for its billions of users. The battle against spam is a constant challenge in the digital age; However, with these new measures implemented by WhatsApp, there is hope for a future free of unwanted content.
