WhatsApp is rolling out a new beta feature to silence unknown callers


When activated, incoming calls from phone numbers that are not part of a user’s contact list will be silenced, preventing it from making the device ring or vibrate. — Photo by Dima Solomin on Unsplash

WhatsApp is currently rolling out a new feature that allows users to silence unknown calls in the beta version of the app on Android.

Beta testers on version 2.23.10.7 and above will be eligible for the feature’s rollout.

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