WhatsApp continues to evolve step by step with new functions and features. Today, we know two new functions Check the privacy of our profile in the most used messaging app, by the way and by the way, from disabling unknown calls.

Both one and the other are added to the array of recently added functions, plus usability is total. we tell you what they consist of and how to access the privacy panel.

Say no to calls from people you don’t know

No matter what our situation is, calls from strangers are annoying. Receiving unknown calls is not pleasant, far less having to receive them, let alone receiving them. On WhatsApp this may be common practice but we will be better protected now.

If we move settings go to app and section Privacywe will see a new option: about callswhere the ” setting isMute calls from unknown numbers“. By activating this switch, we will stop listening incoming calls from numbers not in our directory. But they will stay in the call list and notifications.

This second innovation refers to a new panel to control our privacy. With the increase in the number of options in this section, a place with all of them has been chosen. Something similar to what’s seen in other Meta apps.

This privacy control it will appear as a notification at the top On the screen, in the privacy settings section. The options we found are no different from what we’ve seen before, but now we’re going to put everything in one corner, making it easier for the user to find the items in question.

Via the new privacy panel, people who can reach us, in addition to other elements such as personal information or shortcuts we share to enhance the privacy of our chats. In summary, the following are added to the panel:

• Who can contact you: It connects us to the configuration of who can add to groups, mute calls from strangers or block contacts.
• Your personal information: Here we can change our profile picture, as well as change who can check the last connection time or read receipts.
• More privacy for your chats: Here we will see the configuration of features such as the default duration of chats or encrypted backup copies.
• Protection for your account: refers to security methods such as fingerprint protection or two-step verification.

Currently, users already have access to mute unknown caller settings, but we were also able to use the new control panel. But if you still can’t see it, you will have to wait for distribution this may take several days.

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