New WhatsApp setting makes it super easy to block out unwanted calls
CALLS from unknown people are unwelcome - especially through WhatsApp.
Since Communities was introduced to the app you may find yourself a lot more exposed to this sort of thing.
But fortunately it appears WhatsApp is working on a way to stamp it out.
You've long been able to block any nuisances once they've messaged or rang you, but what about preventing them in the first place?
Leaked screenshots reveal that the Meta-owned chat app wants to add a new tool to silence spam calls.
While they will still appear in your notifications and calls list, they won't be able to bother you by actually ringing through.
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People could soon be able to switch on silence unknown callers from the settings.
"This feature has several advantages, such as reducing interruptions and potentially avoiding spam calls," said , who uncovered the new feature.
It's not clear when the ability to silence unknown callers will land on the app.
WhatsApp is constantly working on new buttons and gizmos - and not all of them make the cut.
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So we'll have to wait and see whether this one will become a reality for now.
But if it does come to fruition, it's sure to be useful and popular.
If you want to try the latest WhatsApp features first, you can join the app beta programme.
How to get WhatsApp beta
To download WhatsApp beta for your smartphone you need to go to Google Play on your Android and search for WhatsApp.
Scroll down the page until you see "Become a Beta Tester".
Tap the "I'm In" button and then click "Join" to confirm.
Now all you have to do is wait for the update to the beta version of the app.
Joining the WhatsApp beta on iOS is more difficult, and has limited capacity.
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